Dr. Rebecca Jackson
Chief Programs Officer, Brain Balance, author of the new book “Back on Track: A Practical Guide to Help Kids of All Ages Thrive"
Dr. Rebecca Jackson comes to the role of Chief Programs Officer as an industry authority on the topics of development, cognition, and brain health. She holds a board certification as a cognitive specialist and has published peer-reviewed research on attention, emotional well-being, cognition, and development. Dr. Jackson is the author of the new book “Back on Track: A Practical Guide to Help Kids of All Ages Thrive.” She has been interviewed on the Doctors Show, NBC Nightly News, and news outlets nationwide and has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Forbes, and Business Insider. She has over 15 years of experience at Brain Balance working with both kids and adults. Her depth of knowledge and passion comes from a strong foundation of education, research, and years of experience in driving change in the brain that translates to improvements throughout life. Dr. Jackson has published research on the topics of improving cognition, development, and well-being, and is a frequent media expert guest. Prior to joining the Brain Balance corporate team, Dr. Jackson served as the Executive Director of three Brain Balance centers, personally overseeing more than 1,000 students' progress through the Brain Balance program. Dr. Jackson graduated from Life University as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2001 and holds additional certifications as a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and as a MindSet Safety Management Behavioral Trainer. She is passionate about creating and delivering programs that increase awareness, understanding, and change in the lives of kids and adults seeking to improve their lives.
Kristen McGarvey
DIGITAL SAFETY EXPERT, EDUCATOR, SPEAKER, COACH & MOM
Kristen McGarvey is a wife, mother of three, and driven educator. She has combined her decade of experience as a teacher, with her passion for digital safety to create relatable and relevant presentations around the challenges that are plaguing our youth and parents today. In this digital era, one wrong move on social media can have a lasting negative impact. K.McGarvey Presentations empowers K-12 students, parents, and staff to use technology healthily and safely. The internet is an amazing tool that enriches lives. Our approach to digital citizenship and digital parenting focuses on practical, real-world, and realistic strategies to set our kids up for success. Kristen MgGarvey is the Founder of K.McGarvey Presentations. She is a wife, a mother of three, and a driven entrepreneur! Kristen has her undergraduate degree in Media & Communications and a Masters in Elementary Education. She spent 5 years as a Manager for a Staffing firm focusing on Technology, then followed her passion and taught at the elementary level for several years. She went on to teach a Media and Technology course, where she developed her passion for digital safety and education. Kristen is determined to educate about the ever-changing online world, its effect on our society, and the importance of protecting our digital identity.