2020 Guest Speakers

Adriane Zathan

Life Coach

Adrianna Zathan is a world traveling photographer and Purpose & Mindset Coach. She has created a life that is true to her purpose, and now she partners with women to discover their own purpose and to fearlessly pursue their dreams.

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Juliete Palenshus

Blue Zone Project, Engagement Lead

Juliete is committed to the achievement of a vibrant and thriving community. She serves as a champion for health in her role as the Executive Director of UC-VEG and as a Community Advisory Counselor for UHA. She’s also on the UVA Board of Directors and was the Chair of the Summer Arts Festival in 2018. Graduating with honors from Central Washington University, Juliete earned a degree in International Relations, with minors in Spanish, Latin American Studies, and Environmental Studies. Her professional background includes government, social services, and non-profit management. She has traveled to 15 countries and holds the breadth of experience gained from her national and international travels, as invaluable. Juliete also enjoys singing, spending time on the Umpqua rivers, yoga in the park, creating a culture of well-being, eating delicious plant-slant foods, and laughing with her friends and family. Juliete is thrilled to contribute her 17-year track record for extensive philanthropic efforts to her position, Engagement Lead, for Blue Zones Project-Umpqua.

Jodi Barron

Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Jodi started her financial career in 2004 at a local credit union on the Oregon Coast.  In 2012, she moved with her family to Douglas County where she worked for a bank prior to coming to Edward Jones in early 2015. During the expo, Jodi will be discussing factors affecting women in retirement, budgeting, and how to prepare for retirement and make your money last.



I am very fortunate to have a career where I am able to be a financial coach for individuals, families and businesses. I am passionate about helping others and find it very rewarding to be a witness to people reaching their financial goals and protecting their wealth.”

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Alysia Gaye

CEO and Owner of Medicine Flower

Alysia Gaye has been involved with holistic health since 1980, and is a certified holistic health practitioner, massage therapist, aromatic consultant, perfumer, and formulator specializing in natural perfumery, healing formulas and product development. As a pioneer in various industries, aromatherapy, CBD, holistic health, nutrition, her background and experience is diverse.