Cassandra Cavanah– Founder, Cavanah Communications
A long-time GWS consultant / collaborator and wellness trend author, she recently shared her unique insights as the editor of the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) Hydrothermal Initiative’s “Guide to Hydrothermal Spa & Wellness Development Standards.”

Susie Ellis– Co-founder, Chair and CEO, GWS and GWI 
Susie initiated wellness forecasting and trend spotting over 15 years ago, when she introduced the industry’s first trends report. Learn more about Susie and her decades of wellness industry leadership in the recent article in The Insider’s Guide to Spas. 

Cecelia Girr– Journalist & Strategy Director, Backslash 
For the past three years at the cultural intelligence unit of TBWA\Worldwide, Cecelia has led strategy for the annual report on global cultural shifts. Glean some of her insights on last year's popular GWS Podcast “The Financial Wellness / Mental Wellness Connection.”

Elaine Glusac -  Freelance Writer, Frugal Traveler columnist for the New York Times
A highly sought after journalist and writer, Elaine was named Travel Journalist of the Year by the society of American Traveler Writers in 2019. Check out her GWS podcast interview discussing the 2021 travel trend, “Rebooting Travel For the Better.”

Skyler Hubler – Journalist & Senior Cultural Strategist, Backslash
Working with Cecelia at the same international advertising agency, Skyler helps today's biggest brands stay one step ahead of culture. She was featured with Cecelia on the GWS Podcast episode  “The Financial Wellness / Mental Wellness Connection.”

Beth McGroarty – VP, Research & Forecasting, GWS and GWI
Beth curates content for GWI's The Brief and the TRENDium, while heading up our trends research division. You’ll see why she is known as the wellness trends guru when you watch last year’s MasterClass on Global Wellness Trends.

Jamie Millar - Journalist
Based in the United Kingdom where he’s been writing for Men’s Health for nearly ten years, Jamie is currently researching a book about the cultural history of muscularity and male body image. Previously, he was Features Writer for the British GQ website.

Laura Powell - Consultant and Journalist
As a nationally-recognized wellness and travel consultant, she has worked with the leading agencies and associations such as the World Travel & Tourism Council. Laura currently is an editor for Organic Spa Magazine and writes for Hospitality Insights and Skift.

Rina Raphael - Journalist
As a leading journalist who covers technology, health, and wellness, Rina regularly contributes to publications including the New York Times, L.A. Times, and Fast Company. Rina is also the author of the upcoming book The Gospel of Wellness.