Our Team

We are a multi-disciplinary team of explorers, strategists, journalists, scientists, and population health innovators who are committed to helping people and entire communities live better and longer.

Leadership Team

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Ben R. Leedle, Jr.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Dan Buettner

FOUNDER

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Amelia Clabots, MBA

EVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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April Lunde, JD

GENERAL COUNSEL

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Dan Buettner, Jr., JD

EVP, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

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Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH

CHIEF HEALTH & WELL-BEING OFFICER

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Naomi Imatome-Yun

EVP, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & CHIEF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

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Shelly Trumbo, MBA

EVP, CHIEF TRANSFORMATIONS OFFICER

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Sid Stolz, MBA

EVP, CHIEF BRANDS OFFICER

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