Our Team
Joel Bennett, PhD, MA, CWP
Founder/CEO
Joel Bennett, PhD is President of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (OWLS), leading evidence-based programs that enhance organizational health and employee well-being. Since 1985, he has reached nearly 250,000 workers and trained over 1,000 facilitators. As a developer of Team Awareness and Team Resilience—recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Health and adapted by the U.S. National Guard—he has shaped workplace wellness nationally and internationally. Dr. Bennett earned his MA and PhD in Psychology from the University of Texas-Austin, authored six books, over 30 peer-reviewed studies, and received the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Wellness Institute.
Cameron Marbach, M.S.
Associate Consultant
Cameron is a human capital professional with expertise in industrial/organizational psychology, talent development, and wellness consulting. He leads OWLS client projects across nonprofit, government, and transportation sectors.
Catherine Normand
Reseach & Consulting Intern
Catherine is an OWLS intern contributing to client projects and data analysis. She is pursuing an MS in I/O Psychology at UT Arlington and holds a BA in Psychology from Texas State University. She focuses on employee well-being, talent acquisition, and learning & development.
Shawn Reynolds, PhD
Research Scientist
Shawn works across OWLS projects performing data analysis and program evaluation. His interests include social and health psychology, organizational climate, stigma, and trust as influences on worksite health programs. He focuses on moderating effects of wellness climate and coworker drug use norms on Team Awareness and Healthy Choices trainings.
Johanna Tanno
Social Media & Marketing Manager
Johanna has 15+ years in marketing, business development, client relations, and project management. She consults with Johanna Tanno Consulting and is Executive Director of Wellness 360 Conference, leading a team supporting wellness initiatives in work, community, and home.
Kelley Russell-DuVarney, MA, PCC
Consultant, Coach, & Lead Facilitator
Kelley is an Executive and Leadership Coach in Austin, Texas. She coaches leaders and teams across sectors, focusing on DEIJ, leadership development, and resilience. She is ICF-PCC certified, Certified Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner, Positive Neuroplasticity Trainer, and Resilience Coach. She also publishes and advises on wellness and nonprofit leadership initiatives.
Ben Dilla, PhD
Consultant & Coach
Ben is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist with experience in military, business, and education. He has taught in the Air Force, worked as a senior consultant for PDI (Korn Ferry), and led T&D in Dallas/Fort Worth organizations. He’s an affiliate professor at University of Dallas, coaches, trains teams, and co-authored "Your Best Self at Work" with Dr. Bennett.
Cynthia Conigliaro, MBA, MSW, CHWC
Trainer & Coach
Cynthia provides marketing strategy, new business partnerships support, and program development/instruction for OWLS courses. She has been an independent health and wellness coach for over 15 years, with prior experience in wellness centers in Boston. Her marketing experience spans public and private sectors, including PR, marketing strategy, CRM, sales strategy, marketing communications, and competitive intelligence.
Leonard Bade, MSOD, PHR
Consultant & Trainer
Leonard serves as a consultant and trainer for OWLS in addiction recovery, mental health, and organizational leadership. He has experience delivering leadership retreats, grief recovery, family/resilience coaching, and developing peer-supported alumni services. He has a Master’s in Organization Development from Pepperdine University and is a recognized leader in behavioral health.