Leadership
Our Leaders
The foundation’s leaders come from a broad range of backgrounds and have a diversity of expertise and experience that spans science and technology, medicine, public policy, education, communications, law, and business. Our leaders are guided by the foundation’s mission to create a world in which every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life.
Our Board of
Trustees
We are governed by a board of trustees. The members of the board contribute diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise to help guide and strengthen the foundation's governance, strategic direction, operations, financial planning, and overall performance.
Meet Our Leaders
Wayne Eng
Founder and Board Chair
Wayne Eng is the visionary behind Dance Vision and the Dance Vision Foundation, championing the transformative power of dance for mental well-being.
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Donna Eng
Board Member
Donna’s passion for dance extended beyond the dance floor. In 1992, Wayne & Donna established Dance Vision, an esteemed leader in dance education.
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Nancy B. Rapoport
Board Member
Nancy B. Rapoport is a distinguished law professor at UNLV and an accomplished competitive ballroom dancer, integrating her passion for dance with her academic and professional life.
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Jackie Rogers
Board Member
Jackie Rogers is a pioneering fitness instructor and choreographer who founded Aerobics ‘n Rhythm, Inc., organized large-scale dance events, and serves as a Championship Adjudicator in ballroom dancing.
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Maria Hansen
Class & Instructor Development Lead
A passionate dance teacher who transitioned from nursing to dance in 1987, combining a love for health and wellness with over 35 years of teaching experience, and believes in the transformative power of dance to heal physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
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Scott Magensen
Advisor
Scott Magnesen leads the MPW Group, managing $5.8 billion for 3,500 clients. His team is consistently recognized on Forbes and Barron's top advisor lists. Scott, a graduate of Northwestern and Wharton, is also active in local charities and the arts with his wife, Lynn.
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Erin Angelo
Advisor
Erin is a professional ballroom dancer with a master’s in Education from UCLA, specializing in special needs. She brings her expertise to Rx Ballroom Dance, focusing on curriculum development and adapting instruction for participants with neurological conditions.
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Michelle St. Angelo
Advisor
Michelle has over 15 years of marketing experience in live entertainment and hospitality. She holds degrees in English and Psychology, an RYT-200 from YogaWorks, and a certificate from Accomplishment Coaching. Since 2020, she has focused on wellness and bodywork.
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Charles S. Zwerling, MD
Advisor
Founder of The Heritage Dance Foundation (est. 1998): A 501(c)(3) organization that promotes performing arts through scholarships, dance lessons, and community productions. It is the largest independent non-profit in the U.S. for ballroom dance and performing arts scholarships.
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Diane Jarmolow
Research Development
Innovator in ballroom dancing, founder of the Ballroom Dance Teachers College, and creator of programs that empower aspiring dance professionals to excel.
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