CONTRIBUTORS REBECCA DAVIS
Rebecca is the entertainment editor and reporter for Saratoga TODAY Newspaper. After graduating from Siena College in May with a Bachelor’s degree in English, she began working at Saratoga TODAY this past June. Rebecca worked for the Communications and Marketing Department at Siena, where she wrote for the college’s website on topics ranging from particle physics to African dance. She enjoys crocheting and baking desserts in her spare time.
JODIE FITZ
Jodie Fitz is a wife, working mother of three and the creator of the Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club. She will be releasing two cookbooks in 2015; The Chaotic Kitchen; a collection of recipes to help make the lives of busy families just a little bit easier when it comes to mealtime & Cooking Up Fun; designed to get kids taste testing and experimenting with foods.
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MARCIE FRASER
20 year veteran journalist, currently working as the Health and Fitness reporter for TWC News. Her published book, WHERE’D MY BUTT GO? is a self-help nutrition book that contains the knowledge and experience gained from her work as a Behavioral Eating Specialist. Marcie holds a Master’s in Public Health and is working on her Doctorate. An avid ballroom dancer, tri-athlete and retired bodybuilding champion, Marcie has motivated and counseled thousands of individuals. She is considered by some, THE FOOD THERAPIST.
ARTHUR GONICK
Arthur is happy that he was able to contribute articles, on two important subjects, for the first edition of Healthy Saratoga: The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, and Dr. Desmond DelGiacco of Saratoga Hospital. He looks forward to remaining healthy and writing for Healthy Saratoga’s 50th Anniversary Issue.
SUSAN HALSTEAD
Susan is a past Chamber Chair, former Treasurer of The Wesley Foundation Board, past co-chair of Soroptimist and currently serves as Secretary of The Flower and Fruit Mission of Saratoga Hospital as well as Chair of Saratoga County Health and Wellness Council. Susan is an avid runner and has competed in several triathlons and half marathons locally and throughout the state.
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