Advisory Council
IM AWARE (Integrative Medicine: Advising With Awareness, Resources and Education) is an advisory council for the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University. The council's vision is to help integrative medicine become everyone’s everyday medicine and to raise awareness, provide guidance and contribute funds in support of the Osher Center.
If you are interested in joining the council or finding out more about the work we do, please email Molly O'Neil at integrate@northwestern.edu.
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Council Members
Barb Anderson
Leah Bostrom
- Certified health coach and group fitness instructor
- Founder of Chia Leah health coaching & nutrition education in Wilmette
- Leah learned firsthand how adding in more healthy choices can transform one's life. She is passionate about educating others about resources for holistic wellness.
Fabrice Braunrot
- Retired Vice Chairman of J.P. Morgan, Co-Founder of Harvest Ridge Capital, and a health and wellness entrepreneur and investor.
- Strong believer in the importance of optimizing nutritional, physical and mental wellbeing through functional integrated medicine.
Christine D'hondt
- Operations Manager for her family farming operations company in both Illinois and Montana
- Fundraising and Development Wiz
- Co-Chair of the Parent Leadership Council at Tabor Academy in Marion, MA
- Co-Chair of Giordano Dance Chicago’s Dancing with the Giordano Stars Event
- Board Member on the Comer Children’s Development Board
- Enjoys fly fishing, yoga, reading, needlepointing and spending time with her husband and two sons and their three Irish Terriers
Marilyn Sharko Garcia
- Retired Social Worker
- Passionate about sharing with people and educating them how food, lifestyle practices, and those around you can have an impact on your everyday life.
- Active volunteer in Building Peaceful Bridges and Invest to Elect of Illinois.
Stephanie Horstkoetter
Stephanie Horstkoetter is the powerhouse behind successful marketing campaigns for major brand, including Nike Inc., McDonalds and Dr. Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages.
An advocate for the transformative power of fitness, Stephanie holds certifications in both personal training and Pilates, sharing her expertise with top-tier wellness establishments such as Equinox and Marriott International.
Driven by her passion for solutions, Stephanie brings an unyielding commitment to empowering individuals with the tools and knowledge needed to proactively enhance and hack their health/well-being for optimal living.
Louise Keely
- Louise is a Partner at Bain & Company, with over 20 years of experience in advanced analytics and strategy consulting in retail and other consumer sectors.
- Louise takes an integrative approach to her own health and she is an active learner about integrative medicine; she seeks to expand its incorporation into illness prevention and treatment.
- Learn more about Louise, here.
Diane Lappin
- Avid Organic Vegetable Gardener, Cook, and Exercise Enthusiast
- Believes in the Integration of a Holistic Approach to Health of Body, Mind and Spirit
Lori Lyman
- President, The Lyman Group, Landscape Architectural services
- Recognizes that healthy and inspiring indoor and outdoor environments contribute to integrative medicines goal of achieving optimal well being for both mind and body
Karen Malkin
- National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach
- Graduate of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
- Former Fellow in Precision Medicine and Genomics
- Certified Apollo Health, Brain Health Coach, wo helps her clients prevent and reverse cognitive decline and enjoy the lives they deserve and desire
Izabel Olson
- Founder and CEO of Salt and Light Coalition, a grassroots organization breaking the cycle of human trafficking through mind-body restoration and workforce development
- Holds a Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences from Northwestern University
- Advocate for holistic self-care combined with cognitive science, which gives her the unique ability to positively impact women’s lives in a multifaceted way
- Winner of the 2017 Illinois Secretary of State’s Latina Humanitarian Achievement Award, 2020 Most inspiring Chicagoans,and 2022 Notable Brazilians in the U.S.
Molly O'Neil
- Certified integrative health and nutrition coach
- Founder of mPowering Health in Lake Forest
- Passionate about teaching adults and children the benefits of a healthy, balanced lifestyle and an integrative approach to medicine
Nina Schroeder
Sue Shattock
Tina Trott
Past Council Members
Events
A Celebration of Gratitude
On October 10th, 2024, we had the honor of hosting our Osher Donor Appreciation Dinner at BIAN. The evening was a heartfelt celebration of the generosity and support of Tina and Byron Trott as well as all of our donors, whose contributions enable us to further our mission of advancing integrative health.
The event featured inspiring stories from our council members, highlighting the impact of donor support on our clinical care, education, and research efforts. Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner, lively conversation, and a shared sense of purpose in fostering a healthcare system that promotes whole-person healthcare.
We are deeply grateful for the incredible community of donors who continue to champion the work of the Osher Center.