Co-Founders and Board Members

CO-FOUNDER

"When you own your breath, no one can steal your peace" - Unknown

CO-FOUNDER

"True belonging doesn't require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are." - Brene Brown

VICE PRESIDENT / CEO (Founder)

From a young age, Heidi was inspired by her mother's passion for giving back and has volunteered and supported non-profits.

Heidi's commitment to wellness and community led her to co-found Be Well with Mary Baker, where she currently serves as CEO. Through her leadership, the organization has become a beacon of hope and healing for many, providing vital resources and support to those in need.

In addition to her work with Be Well, Heidi is also an experienced yoga instructor with over 12 years of teaching under her belt. She is passionate about the transformative power of yoga and loves to share its healing benefits with her students.

PRESIDENT / CFO (Founder)

Mary is a passionate and dedicated yoga teacher whose practice brings her joy and fulfillment. Her dedication to promoting wellness and building community inspired her to co-found Be Well with Heidi Borsch, where she currently holds the position of CFO.

Mary loves to connect with her students on a personal level, helping them to find comfort and ease in their bodies as they deepen their practice. Her dedication to yoga began in 2009, the same year her parents were diagnosed with terminal cancers. Mary turned to her yoga practice during this challenging time, finding physical, mental, and spiritual strength and support when she needed it most.

SECRETARY

Mom, Cancer Thriver, People Connector and Wellness Coach

Su-Yen is a highly organized, motivated, friendly, smiley, problem-solver mom who has high positive energy. She is great with spreadsheets & numbers (Having earned a BA from Stanford in Human Biology and an MBA from MIT Sloan), but she’s even better with people. Su-Yen’s love of learning went into overdrive when she became a cancer thriver. She is passionate about connecting people and sharing the phenomenal benefits of wellness, reiki, qi gong, and personal development. Recently, she has been on an extraordinarily conscious path of mindfulness, meditation, and manifestation. Serving on the Be Well Board is an honor and 100% part of her living her best life, sharing peace, healing, and joy with others.

DIRECTOR OF SPONSOR ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT

Deb is a C-IAYT (Certified International Association of Yoga Therapists) and is dedicated to empowering others in their well-being through yogic tools.

Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in June 2012, she uses her own experience with cancer to connect with her students. Her journey began when she walked into a local yoga studio in Oceanside, CA. and the teacher spoke about her non-profit Be Well. From this conversation, Deb knew this was the path she needed to take. In 2018, she became a Certified Be Well Yoga for Cancer Recovery Teacher, Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Master. Triggering a chronic condition from a kickboxing injury, Deb helps others with traumatic/chronic conditions with tools to find balance, connection and healing.

Deb, a newly certified scuba diver, loves to travel and spend time with loved ones.

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM EXPANSION

Kim was drawn to the Be Well community during her own journey with breast cancer. A physician by training, she found that the experience of having cancer taught her the true value of adding self-care practices such as yoga and mindfulness to standard medical care. Professionally, Kim is a surgeon practicing trauma and acute care surgery. She also has additional training in Integrative Medicine and is actively working to incorporate complementary therapies into surgical care.

Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending time with her husband and two teenage children, playing pickleball and dragon boating with a team of women cancer survivors.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. Patel is a board-certified family physician and Ayurvedic consultant. She is certified in yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic lifestyle and is passionate about integrating the healing practices of traditional systems into her care of patients. She has experienced firsthand the benefits of mind-body practices with patients as well as in her own life. She is an educator in the Be Well teacher training program and enjoys speaking to various audiences about the benefits of meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda. Her passion and purpose are to help people balance, heal, and thrive.

DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS

Lisa, a woman-owned small business owner, has always felt a strong connection with Be Well Therapy, inspiring her to give back and support those in need during the pandemic. Alongside her philanthropic efforts, Lisa is passionate about event planning and continuously explores new methods to improve operational efficiency. She is dedicated to enhancing her yoga practice and constantly seeking out the latest health technologies and methodologies to improve her life and those around her. Lisa considers herself an adventurer and foodie, always eager to take on new challenges. Yet, her family, grandkids, and dogs are her true passion.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Kylie is a passionate advocate for mental and physical wellness who has seen firsthand the transformative effects of self-care practices. She deeply understands the power of community and connection, particularly in the face of life-altering health diagnoses. Kylie recognizes the critical role that support networks play in the healing process and is committed to helping Be Well build a strong and supportive community. Her professional background in digital marketing and copywriting enables her to use her skills to help ensure that the Be Well mission reaches and engages all who may benefit.

DIRECTOR OF GRANTS & SURVIVOR EVENTS

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DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH