Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy ("Terri") is a leading expert on Health & Productivity Management, a motivational speaker and author, and an advocate of social change through individual transformation. Her mission is to help people from all walks of life live better lives. With a dual B.A. in Sociology and Studio Art from Wellesley College, an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Ph.D. in World Religions, and multiple certifications in Holistic Health, Fitness, Lifestyle & Weight Management Counseling and Yoga, she offers a unique multidisciplinary approach to crafting an authentic, healthy and successful life. She is President of Power Living Enterprises, Inc., a lifestyle media and consulting company which produces content, educational programs, and experiences around Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS). The core training program is focused on personal and leadership development. It helps individuals, businesses and communities make purposeful choices that create long-term sustainability. She is also Founder of PWR Brokers Incorporated, whose mission is to educate, engage and empower youth and individuals in underserved communities around health, self-development and leadership development.
Recognized as a leader in wellness and empowerment, she is a National Spokesperson for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Search Your Heart Program, representing the association in the national media and educating the public about the risks of heart disease and stroke. She is also an Advocate for Power and sits on the New York State Advocacy Committee for the American Heart Association. In 2009, she was named a CUP Fellow. The Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) selects and trains talented minority and women professionals who have demonstrated leadership potential and who want to become political or civic leaders for their communities. In 2009, she also selected to become a Member of the Forum of Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum in Geneva. The honor recognizes outstanding leaders age 40 and under from around the world for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world. The three-year engagement is focused on positively impacting global challenges.
Dr. Kennedy is on the faculty of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and is the Founder of Ta Yoga, which operated one of the first yoga studios in Harlem. She is Chair of the Board of Yoga Alliance – the internationally-recognized non-profit organization that sets standards for yoga teaching in the United States. She is also on the Education Working Group for the Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Healthcare (ACCAHC), where she is contributing to creating educational content and programs which foster cross-disciplinary understanding within the integrative healthcare arena. She is a former Vice President at MTV Networks, and started her career as the youngest staff member at Harvard Business School writing cases studies on Fortune 500 companies. She has been featured in media around the world, including Oprah's book Live Your Best Life!
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