PGF Leadership.

We’re small team with big hearts and determination to make Maui sustainable.

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Dr. Carolyn Dean MD ND

The President of ParaGenius Foundation

Carolyn is a career doctor, naturopath, medical researcher, author, and CEO of two wellness brands – New Capstone (a Research Organization) and RnA Reset (providing a wellspring of proprietary supplements).

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Sally Dean

Board Secretary, Communications Lead

Sally is an energetic, loyal, and innovative team player, providing experience in consulting and key funding landscape analysis for PGF. Sally has provided over 800 volunteer hours to organic food production and food distribution efforts on Maui. Her skills empower the team to identify viable funding partnerships available to our emerging non-profit. Her experience and love for volunteering with the community serves to expand our outreach potential.

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Eric Peterson

Director, Project Management & Grant Initiatives

Eric has been with ParaGenius since their inception as a 501(c)(3). Prior to PGF, Eric served as a business development consultant for ‘Oko’a Farms, supporting their transition from farmers market to brick-and-mortar business model. He served in a leadership role with a Haiku educational charity for several years and holds a BA in Communication. With multiple PGF grants now awarded, he is eager to harness his communication and organizational skills to bring further benefit to the Maui ‘Ohana.

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Julie Simon

Board Member

Julie brings experience spanning diverse fields from agriculture to customer advocacy. A Mom of 2 and Grandmom of 6, she established herself as a trusted Farm and Ranch Real Estate Agent, specializing in complex land transactions in her home state of Texas. Her career history also includes roles as a Dental Hygienist and ten years dedicated to operational customer service at RnA Reset, where she developed an expertise in client relations and organizational support. Her immersion in the wellness industry translated into substantial educational expertise, providing high-level consultations to individuals seeking to better understand the dietary supplement landscape. Julie is focused on contributing her time and unique background to the mission of ParaGenius Foundation and the foundational work of Dr. Dean.