(published Dec. 10, 2015 on the Huffington Post. For the entire post, click on the link below) “OMG! We won Best Student Film‬‬‬‬ at the LA SKINS FEST!” was the enthusiastic reaction from Beverly Santicola. Beverly is a co-executive producer of the film, “Escape,” the first film ever produced...

Imagine you are a young person living in a community where the poverty rate is 40%, where alcoholism, tobacco use and juvenile crime are rampant, and your community is overwhelmed by many other health, social and economic issues. Just for a moment, put yourself in the shoes of that...

“When Chairman Heart of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe gave us the Dreamcatcher at the end of the retreat, I felt like I had just won a lifetime achievement award! I think this event may have changed my life forever,” said Beverly Santicola, the organizer of the Ute Mountain...

I will never forget the image of my father’s body lying peacefully in his casket. His face is pale and the remaining hair on his head is snow white. I could still feel the presence of his spirit, a spirit that carried him through life and made him what...

(Published Feb. 22, 2015 in the Huffington Post. For the entire post, click on the link below) Recently a Baby Boomer boldly declared: “At this stage in my life, I would love to work on the issues I truly care about!” After a brief pause she added: “If only...

(Published Feb. 22, 2015 in the Huffington Post. For the entire post, click on the link below) Like millions of my fellow Baby Boomers, I deeply care about the future of our planet and the well-being of current and future generations. My concern is based on the values I...