Theresa Garnero, APRN-BC-ADM, MSN, CDE

(Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, Master of Science in Nursing, Certified Diabetes Educator)

Founder,  Executive Director

Theresa has cared for and partnered with thousands of people with diabetes and their families, ranging all ages and in most healthcare situations. Theresa has been on the forefront of diabetes care delivery for many years with her use of therapeutic humor and cartooning/iconography to communicate complex points. She is a sought after consultant for several national and international diabetes technology companies. She is an author and well-known lecturer as well as researcher, uncovering hidden rates of diabetes within the LGBT community. As the founder of Dance Out Diabetes she wants to meet you again; this time on the dance floor! Theresa is also a former figure skating champion who trained with Brian Boitano and a regular, but not professional, dancer. (Read Theresa’s Bio)

 

Rosie Castillo

Secretary, Treasurer, DJ Charis

Rosie studied folklore dance under distinguished instructors Amalia Hernandez and Maestro Rafael Vega Espana in Mexico City, Mexico. She later studied African American Latin dance in the United States, performing in group productions and as a soloist. Rosie has many talents. To save DOD the expense of hiring DJs, she began to study the craft. She is also known as DJ Charis and debuted 11/12/11 at our dance-a-thon to rave reviews. Rosie represents the at-risk population and non-diabetes professional.

 

Michelle Barth, MS, RD, CDE

(Master of Science, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator)

Volunteer Chair

Michelle Barth has over two decades of experience facilitating many types of nutrition education for a diverse range of patient populations. She specializes in weight management, facilitating self-care goals, and is a personal coach. Michelle attends regular group dances and is known to dance for hours. Her role as Volunteer Chair is pivotal to the success of Dance Out Diabetes.

 

Nancy J.V. Bohannon, MD, FACP, FACE

Endocrinologist

Board of Directors

Nancy J.V. Bohannon, MD, completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Children’s Hospital, San Francisco, and the Dorothy Frank Diabetes clinical/research fellowship at UCSF, sponsored by the San Francisco Diabetes Association, prior to becoming an assistant clinical professor at UCSF.  Currently, Nancy J.V. Bohannon, MD, is Director of Clinical Research at the Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program at St. Luke’s Hospital in San Francisco, California, and is in full time solo private practice in San Francisco, specializing in research in and treatment of diabetes.

Richard Peng, MS, MBA, RCEP, HFS, CDE

Board of Directors

Richard is a personal health coach for the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s (MPTF) Disease Management Program.  He is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP), and Certified Health and Fitness Specialist (HFS) through the American College of Sports Medicine. Richard is also a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).  He has a Masters degree in Cardiopulmonary Science. He attained his MBA through California State University at Northridge. Richard’s experience includes health coaching at Blue Cross (WellPoint), and health education for congestive heart failure, low back pain, weight management, cardiac rehabilitation, diagnostic testing, and adult fitness programs.  He teaches Diabetes Management and Low Back Pain classes. He is a member of the Coordinating Body of California for the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) and board member of the Multi-Cities AADE (MCADE).  He is on the marketing committee for the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).

 

Margaret Keyes

Board of Directors

Type 2 Diabetes

Margaret Keyes, an octogenarian with type 2 diabetes, a writer and Jungian psychologist, was also the director of a family service agency and an adjunct professor of graduate studies. She views Dance Out Diabetes as the most effective approach to community health to be found anywhere; its creative outreach captures attention with tangible rewards for participating, superb medical team services and pleasure and companionship in dance as exercise.

 

Katie Savin, MSW

Board of Directors

Type 1 Diabetes

Katie has spent half her life working full time for her pancreas and her entire life benefitting from the joy of dance. Starting out at a professional ballet school at the age of 4, she received a classical ballet education for over ten years. More recently, she has become an active member of the same-sex partner dance community and holds the 2013 title for the women’s North American C Division International Latin dance. She is a social worker involved in both clinical and research work, with years of experience facilitating support or therapy groups for people with chronic conditions including diabetes. More personally, she finds that dance is a close second to insulin in effective treatments for managing her type 1 diabetes; both physically and emotionally.

 

Carolyn “CC” Brown

Board of Directors

Type 2 Diabetes

CC Brown is a soul line dancer with decades of dance instruction in the San Francisco Bay Area. She even had her own TV show! She enjoys teaching 6 days a week as she is a much sought after instructor, popular with many organizations. CC has lead several of our dances and will bring her knowledge and passion of dance curriculum to our growing organization.

Future Directors

If you have diabetes, like to dance and would like to help us expand beyond San Francisco to a national venue, please email Theresa Garnero at tgarnero@danceoutdiabetes.org or call 1-877-765-4386.

Former Directors whose talents and volunteerism helped tremendously

Alphabetical, by last name:
Nikki Bengal, BA, RN, PHN, MSN
Sheri Colberg-Ochs, PhD
Jennifer Dorn
Sandy Pieschel, MPA, BSW, RN, CDE
Dawn Swidorski, EMPA
Etta Vinik, MEd
Dr. Aaron Vinik
Louise Vogel