Our Bench

Brad Michaels

Profile and background of board member Brad Michaels.

Charles Milton

Profile and background of board member Charles Milton.

Karen Stone

Profile and background of board member Karen Stone.

Craig & Jenny Dumnich

Joint profile of Craig and Jenny Dumnich.

Jennifer Evans

Profile and background of Jennifer Evans.

Jesse Levitt

Profile and background of Jesse Levitt.

Sharon Austin-Edwards

Profile and background of Sharon Austin-Edwards.

Paul V. Carty

Profile and background of Paul V. Carty.

Allison Nicolelli Dicicco

Profile and background of Allison Nicolelli Dicicco.

Biz U Up is an organization devoted to the emotional well-being of children, families, and schools, with a mission centered on helping children feel love, joy, and tranquility in daily life. Its approach draws on evidence-based behavior modification models, emotional intelligence, and yoga, offering practical tools that parents, teachers, and counselors can use together. Rather than treating challenging behaviors as problems to be corrected, the program reframes them as opportunities for growth, connection, and guided practice toward healthier, more positive relationships.

The Back to Home portal supports families across the day, from daily activities and weekly themes to reflection tools and communication strategies. Parents and guardians find step-by-step guidance for building empathy, strengthening social learning, and creating calm routines at home, while schools and transit partners receive support in creating consistent, nurturing environments for children. A secure client login lets families follow their own progress and continue the work at a pace that suits their household.

Our Bench is composed of board members and key team members who bring experience and perspective to the work of Biz U Up. Each profile offers a background on the people serving the organization, from program development and therapy to philanthropy, teaching, and education across America and locations such as Austin, San Diego, San Francisco, Atlanta, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, Washington, and Tokyo. Together they help shape programs for infants, children, and families.

The resources available here include parenting guidance, a book and book club, a blog with special voices and featured themes, games and fun activities designed for classroom or home use, and programs that are partly subsidized so that services reach parents, mothers, fathers, and teachers regardless of means. A team navigator can help families find the right support, and corporate and school partnerships extend the reach of the work, ensuring that more children experience the love and tranquility the organization is built to create.

Nicoie King-Campbell

Profile and background of Nicoie King-Campbell.

Tom Bergvik

Profile and background of Tom Bergvik.

Daniel Bissonnette

Profile and background of Daniel Bissonnette.