Who we are

Simputer (USA) was founded in 2002 and is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
We are committed to improving the quality of life for children and teens through health and wellness education.

Simputer USA is devoted to transferring this knowledge and practice to parents and educators in the school system, so that the tools and techniques that drive improved focus, reduced stress (for both students and teachers), higher self-esteem and improved academic engagement can be properly reinforced.

Simputer USA recognizes this process must be a partnership in which all parties with a vested interest in the students’ well-being and opportunities for success in life are educated and involved.

Simputer USA is poised to integrate with the school system in an innovative manner to help address learning and behavioral issues, beginning in middle school and continuing to work with youth until they graduate high school. In order for the US to compete, its citizens must have an education that goes beyond high school. Simputer USA proposes to partner with the schools in three key areas: the teacher/student relationship; health awareness and management; and academic achievement. Additional funding and resources are needed to implement a study that would produce quantitative results to be used as a basis for extending the program throughout all of Mecklenburg County and beyond. A SWOT analysis based on the work efforts, including the pilot program, has been included.

Although we are based in Charlotte, NC, we can handle customer’s needs throughout the Carolinas. We have engaged highly trained staff of professionals to assist you.

For 25 years, Gail Angelo has been leading Gail Angelo Coaching and Consulting - an organization focused on promoting positive change and transformation for her clients through the development of skills and strategies designed to enhance leadership, performance, and fulfillment. 
                       
Most recently, Gail has begun to bring her skills from corporate America to our youth.  She was introduced to the Mindful Health program over a year ago and has witnessed the results of this program first hand for both students and teachers/administrators.   She is committed to continuing to support this initiative as a way to assist all students in making healthier decisions, feeling less stressed, experiencing greater confidence, and demonstrating personal leadership in and outside the classroom.

Rasheedah Hasan, the founder of Yoga with Raha & Friends, is a former Corporate Executive who dedicates her time to consulting, leading community organizing efforts and building a wellness practice that promotes educating and training individuals on how to effectively use holistic and integrative practices such as mindful yoga to manage pain, stress and enhance their overall well-being. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Davidson College, studied Fashion Merchandising at the Art Institute of Charlotte and is a certified Yoga Instructor.

Diane R. Stewart
 
Diane Reid Stewart, MA, LPC has been providing counseling services to children, adolescents and their families since 1993.  Currently, Diane works as school counselor at The Fletcher School, a private school for children with learning disabilities and ADHD.  She also operates a part-time private practice in the Charlotte area. Diane has two daughters and considers parenthood her most important job of all. She enjoys meditation, yoga, reading, running, and is training for her 2nd triathlon. 

Leslie Vilhelmsen
 
Currently, Leslie is founder of the Charlotte Chocolate Company which helps companies maximize their advertising dollars by designing custom chocolates for their logos. Originally hailing from Chicago, Leslie Vilhelmsen spent 26 years in the import/export field as a licensed customs broker.  During this time she worked with people of many different cultures from many countries.
In her spare time, Leslie enjoys interacting with children, exercising, laughter yoga, cooking with the locally-grown produce from area farmers' markets and learning about anything that enhances a healthy lifestyle.
Two years ago, Leslie met Ranjit and began to learn the art of meditation.  Experiencing the power of meditation for herself, she now hopes that more people will have the opportunity to explore this journey to find inner peace.

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