Dr. Z and Friends

Ann Dunaway Teh, MS, RD, LD is a native of Marietta, Georgia and a registered and licensed dietitian.

Ann is the mother to a precocious 2 year-old, who keeps her on her toes. Ann has also completed numerous half-marathons, triathlons, a marathon and two Ironman races. In addition to running, biking and swimming, Ann enjoys snow skiing, water skiing and weight training.

She is the founder and President of Dunaway Dietetics Inc., a nutrition consulting business providing services to individuals, schools and businesses, including one-on-one nutrition coaching, customized nutrition plans, meal plans, nutrient analysis, recipe analysis, corporate wellness solutions, nutrition education, nutrition presentations and staff training.

Ann has more than 12 years of experience managing and consulting with athletes, individuals, restaurants, hospitals and school programs. Ann also teaches a food service management class to graduate and undergraduate students at Georgia State University. She holds bachelor’s degrees from Davidson College (Psychology) and Georgia State University (Nutrition) as well a master’s degree in health science with a concentration in nutrition from Georgia State University.

Eat to nourish, energize and flourish!TM is at the heart of Ann’s philosophy on nutrition. As a mother, avid cook and athlete, Ann recognizes that food is an integral part of our lives. We use it to fuel our muscles, to grow strong, to comfort ourselves and to celebrate special occasions. Finding a balance between what we eat and the energy we burn is the key to weight management.

Earl Martin Phalen became the Chief Executive Officer of Reach Out and Read in September 2009. In this role, Phalen leads the Reach Out and Read organization, providing vision and direction for its early literacy promotion efforts nationwide. Previously, he was the CEO of Building Educated Leaders for Life (BELL) a national nonprofit organization he cofounded in 1992. He is a recipient of a Mind Trust Fellowship and is also the Founder and Chair of Summer Advantage USA, which combats summer learning loss. Phalen served on the education policy group for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign and as co-chair of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick's education task force. President Bill Clinton named him as a recipient of the President's Service Award in 1997.

Phalen received his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his J.D. from Harvard Law School. Having witnessed the transformative power of education and family involvement, he has dedicated the past 20 years to expanding the life opportunities of children through learning and academic engagement. Phalen’s work and expertise have been recognized by MSNBC, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News, Time Magazine, and BET. A contributor to The Huffington Post, Phalen is the proud uncle to 33 nieces and nephews.

Ryan Swanson is a wife, momma to one, attorney, sushi eater, sometimes runner, and lover of life. She is the best, imperfect mom that she can be and lives by the motto, “It's not about perfection, it's about the adventure!” She may not always have it 100% together, but that is why she is so relatable.

Don’t let the name Ryan Swanson fool you – her parents chose the name before learning they would be raising a little girl. Apparently, they were relying on the 50 year boys-only streak on her dad's side of the family – she sure surprised them! Ryan recently turned thirty and considers herself a lawyer by day (and by many nights…) and an around-the-clock mommy and wife.

She met her husband Todd in law school, married him a year after graduation and then settled into life in Atlanta along with their dog and cat. She enjoyed her life as a newlywed, spending weekends eating out at restaurants, fixing up her 1930s bungalow, checking out local bands and going to movies. And now after the arrival of her first son, Lukas, Ryan will tell you her world has turned upside down in the most wonderful way possible. Ryan’s life is a wild rollercoaster ride made up of true stories of a working mom including the good, the bad and the ugly. Join Ryan on her journey through motherhood as she juggles work and family with honesty and humor.