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CONTRIBUTORS DELIA McMULLEN Associate Editor As content coordinator for three local magazines, Delia loves working with words and talented people. She is also a freelance writer/editor with a background in corporate communications. She is a native Charlottean and a graduate of Davidson College. Delia is married with two adult chil- dren and a high schooler. NANCY PALERMO LIETZ, MD Health + Wellness An OB/GYN physician for 22 years, she recently left conven- tional medicine to practice functional medicine, which looks at the root cause of disease and aims to change outcomes through diet, exercise, stress management, and lifestyle fac- tors. Advocating a preventative, personalized approach to health care, she has trained in nutrition, alternative medicine, and functional and preventative medicine. thrivecarolinas.com BEK MITCHELL-KIDD Contributing Editor and Partnership Director With almost 20 years of communications experience at some of the nation’s top non-profits, Bek has a particular interest in advocacy and community building. With a passion for writing and storytelling, Bek works wonders with words, branding, and developing partnerships to bring inspiration and the best product to Peachy subscribers. LAURA THOMPSON Inspiration A freelance writer in Charlotte, focused on her passions— the arts, education, and social issues. A midwestern native and a graduate of Colby College, she is the proud mother of three energetic boys who, whenever possible, loves to indulge her passion for travel. FALL 2019 9