The Minds Behind the Magic
The Wholeness Conference has an Advisory Committee that’s less about red tape and more about bold ideas, helpful feedback and championing big-picture wholeness. These brilliant humans aren’t buried in bylaws or budgets. They’re our trusted sounding board, offering insight on programming and marketing to “is this actually a good idea?” pep talks.
They’re not employees. They’re not liable for anything. But they are invested, insightful and here to make sure this thing keeps growing in the right direction.
Their mission? To help shape a conference (and community) that’s aligned, impactful and a lot of fun.
2025-2026 Advisory Committee
Jessica Hepinstall
Meeting & Event Logistics
Jess brings six years of experience in meeting and event logistics to the committee, as well as a BS in history. She believes Wholeness is about honoring the full spectrum of who we are and creating room for growth, connection and rest. She resides in the Twin Cities area of MN.
Tracy Krueger
Online Discussions & Sharing
After 15 years working and managing a local dairy farm, Tracy brings a unique outlook to the committee. With a BS in Communications, Tracy is passionate about sharing perspectives that urge people to review existing beliefs. Wholeness to Tracy means connection and balance. She lives and works in Southern MN.
Ahmed Makkawy
Technology & Student Mental Health
Ahmed is a serial entrepreneur, information systems architect, UX researcher, UI designer and digital product expert having worked at Google, IBM and Mayo Clinic. He’s passionate about the advocacy and development of mental health initiatives. Most recently, Ahmed served as Chief Product Officer of a platform (TadHealth) aiding K-12 students proactively identifying and managing anxiety and depression. He is based in California.
Sophie Melius
Environmental & Gen Z Perspectives
Sophie is currently attending MSU-Mankato for a BS in Zoology/Biology. She seeks to encourage connections between the natural world and wholeness. Her goal is to improve access to wholeness resources for other gen-z community members along with anyone looking for more experiences in nature. She resides in Southern MN.
Jorge Soto Garcia
Large Group Health & Research
After obtaining a degree in psychology, Jorge has remained interested in the wellness and betterment of not only himself, but the larger community. His involvement on the committee aims to understand communal experiences to better integrate the eight dimensions of wellness into everyday life. To him, wholeness exists when being unequivocally true to oneself. Jorge lives and works in Southern California.
Gina Dewink
CEO/Owner
With an investigative journalist mindset, Gina has been committed to the idea of being a wellness resource matchmaker for decades. After obtaining her BS in communications, she worked in nonprofits for 15 years before starting the Wholeness Annex & Conference in 2024. She believes wholeness should be accessible to all. She resides in Rochester, MN.
Interested in Joining the Committee?
Send us a message explaining your interest and perspective and we will get back to you.
