Meet the Team

Meet A Healthier You, Inc. Founder, President, Secretary, and Board Members.

  • Ma’Sheka is a licensed yoga instructor teaching in various locations in Prince George’s County, MD. Currently, Ma’Sheka is an experienced 500 Hour Registered Yoga Instructor. She offers private lessons, group classes, virtual classes, and life coaching. Ma’Sheka received her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and her Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration focusing on Leadership and Organizational Change. Ma’Sheka loves to read, write, hike, be with nature, and practice yoga. She believes yoga is a way of life as it has helped her with anxiety and managing stress. She is a blogger and author who encourages others to be their best self by spreading positivity with affirmations and sharing her light. Ma’Sheka is a certified Community Health Worker and a Tobacco Treatment Specialist, focusing on integrative approaches to assist others to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Her desire is to provide yoga services to disadvantaged communities to help them cope with different stressors and developing healthy practices.

  • Dr. Austin is a dedicated and compassionate leader who brings over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. With a focus on healthcare business optimization, she brings a wealth of knowledge in areas such as operations, process improvement, and leadership development.

    She has worked in large healthcare organizations helping to enhance efficiency and program scalability. Through various leadership roles, she has had the opportunity to mentor and develop individuals from all walks of life. She is passionate about motivating others to become their best selves through personal and faith-based development. Dr. Austin has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Community Health Education, and a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration.

Leadership for Wellness

Our Board of Directors champions the vision of

A Healthier You, Inc.,

shaping a future where holistic health is within reach for everyone.

  • Megan Sheehy is an Economist at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis. With eight years of experience across various industries, Megan has worked in economist roles at S&P Global, Mercaris, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Megan earned a Master of Science in Agricultural Business and Economics from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Southern University and A&M College. In her free time, Megan enjoys hiking trails, traveling, and visiting local coffee shops. 

  • Gardy, a seasoned operations leader with over a decade of experience, is dedicated to empowering underserved communities through high-quality social services. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Gardy’s passion for helping others drives his commitment to improving organizational efficiency and patient outcomes.


    As a results-oriented professional, Gardy has successfully led medium and large-scale social service programs, fostering collaboration within the social service ecosystem to address critical gaps in care. His expertise in developing and implementing innovative initiatives has led to enhanced community engagement and improved outcomes. Known for his inclusive leadership style, Gardy creates a safe and equitable work environment that values diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.

Avia Yudalevich

Advisory Board Member

An innovative finance & operations executive with over 15 years of experience in global, omni-channel retail, Avia specializes in growing the annual net profit of high growth & mature Consumer Packages Goods (CPG) brands.  Currently as a chief financial officer at Intrinsic Brand Inc. a women’s health CPG company, Avia is responsible for the overall strategic and operational finance direction of the company as it continues its path of rapid growth and expansion.

Prior to joining intrinsic, Avia held various financials roles across direct to consumer and wholesale companies, most recently she was an EVP of Finance and Operations North America in Global Brands Group, a member of Li& Fung Group, a global supply chain for consumer goods including trading, logistics, distribution and retail. In that role, Avia managed P&Ls, customer service, planning, logistics, warehousing and allocations, annual sales volume of +$500 million.

Prior to GBG, Avia was a financial controller at L'Oréal, managing the Kiehl’s brand, a cosmetic retailer that specializes in skin, hair and body care products. Kiehl’s distribution included eCommerce, free standing stores, outlet stores as well as wholesale, annual sales volume of +$300 million. Avia was a board member of West Place Animal Sanctuary, holds a Master of Science in Finance from FIU and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Tel-Aviv University.