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About Us

Meet the founders behind Health With A Difference. We are a group of like-minded individuals who saw a unique need within the public health industry and sought to fill that need, as well as to bring about change and innovation within the industry. We have a passion for helping communities based on their specific needs, while also bridging the gap between modern and holistic approaches to health. To us, the needs of the community must be viewed at the wholistic level to bring about effective change that is also long lasting and will mould communities for years to come. Together, we bring over 30 years of valuable experience and education within the field that contributes to the success of our work and the satisfaction of our client’s needs.
Ricardo McQueen

Ricardo McQueen

Business Development Manager & Board of Directors

Mr. Ricardo McQueen has over 30 years of extensive food safety experience, making him an asset to HWAD as part of our Board of Directors, especially in the field of food sustainability.

 

He also holds ten professional licenses:
1. Global SQF Consultant / Auditor #133468,
2. Medical Technologist #JC0027235,
3. Microbiologist Trainee #030011,
4. Registered AMT Medical Technologist #1DN072391,
5. Licensed State of Florida Basic Xray Technician #JX0004214,
6. Certified Trainer at American Culinary Federation Foundation, Inc. St. Augustine, FL,
7. Certified Serve Safe Trainer (#3665459) at Johnson and Wales University,
8. Certified Food Safety Manager (#1555) at the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals in Orlando, FL,
9. International HACCP Manager (#224) at Center for Public Health Education in Ann Arbor, MI
10. Instructor and Proctor (#20230) at Thompson Prometric in St. Paul, MN.

 

Mr. McQueen also holds a very extensive educational background and holds the following degrees: Associates and Bachelor’s in Clinical Science, Master’s in Psychology from Cornerstone University, and Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from Everglades University. Mr. McQueen is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program in Alternative Medicine at the University of Honolulu. He also completed a course specialized in Industrial Physiology at Barry University, Miami, Florida.

Liliya Radyvonyuk

Liliya Radyvonyuk

Business Administrator

Liliya Radyvonyuk has over 10 years of operational and administrative experience, of which 7 and a half of those years being in the financial industry and 3 and a half of those being in the healthcare industry. One of the main focuses within her operational and administrative experience has been on research, data analysis, and the creation of policy and procedures.

Liliya graduated from Everglades University with her Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine and is currently pursuing a dual Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), with concentrations in Alternative Medicine as well as Functional Nutrition, at Everglades University, completing her degree in March of 2023. Her experience and education make her a valuable member of the HWAD team.

Eric Sandy

Eric Sandy

Financial Manager

Eric Sandy has accrued over 10 years of experience working in various roles within the food and hospitality industries, which has translated as an inherent drive to be of service to others and being a part of HWAD fulfills this role on a mass scale. His experience in both the food and health industry greatly benefits the HWAD team and the work we do.

 

Eric graduated from Everglades University with a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine, and is pursuing his dual Master’s of Public Health (MPH) in Alternative Medicine and Functional Nutrition and is expected to complete his degree in March of 2023, with the ambition of entering the field of neuroendocrinology.

Anthea Mordecai

Anthea Mordecai

Public Relations Officer

Anthea Mordecai has worked in the healthcare industry for over 30 years. She has worked in Oncology, Medical ICU, Trauma ICU, and Cardiac ICU. She is also a retired US Army Veteran, that has worked in the Westmoreland and Parramore neighborhood, offering services to the community. Her vast medical expertise as well as experience with assisting communities aligns with the mission and values of HWAD.

Anthea is currently enrolled at Everglades University, where she is completing her Master’s of Public Health (MPH), with a concentration of Contemporary Alternative Medicine, with an estimated completion in April of 2023.

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