About Vedara

Vedara is a consulting company focused on K-12 education. We provide transformative services and resources to improve school functions, aiming to create an optimal environment for the holistic development of every child. Our team of exceptional educators, school leaders, researchers, and specialists has developed Wellbright solutions, specializing in student well-being, family engagement, teacher retention, school culture, and student engagement. Together, we empower schools to enhance student success and well-being.

Katerina Belik, Ph.D.

Katerina Belik, Ph.D.

The Founder and CEO of Vedara is a professional educator with 28 years of international teaching experience. Her competencies include K-12 general education, teaching 6-12 grade ELA, SpEd, ESL, school counseling, instructional and administrative leadership. Before founding Vedara,
Dr. Belik was a full-time faculty member at Rice University in Houston, TX.

Katerina Belik, Ph.D.

Katerina Belik, Ph.D.

The Founder and CEO of Vedara is a professional educator with 28 years of international teaching experience. Her competencies include K-12 general education, teaching 6-12 grade ELA, SpEd, ESL, school counseling, instructional and administrative leadership.Before founding Vedara, Dr. Belik was a full-time faculty member at Rice University in Houston, TX.

Board of Advisers

Deborah McNelis, M.Ed

Deborah McNelis, M.Ed

International Speaker | Brain Insights Founder & Creator of Neuro-Nurturing
Expert in brain development and parenting

Andrey V. Koptelov, Ph.D.

Andrey V. Koptelov, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
College of Education
Sam Houston State University

Uma Hingorani

Uma Hingorani

Naturopathic doctor
Yoga and Meditation Instructor

Patrick Porter, Ph.D.

Patrick Porter, Ph.D.

Founder and Inventor of BrainTap
Mental Coach
Meditation Leader

Dr. Coco Cabrel, MD

Dr. Coco Cabrel, MD

Founder of We SOAR Movement
Professor in anatomy and neurophysiology Professional Flamenco dance choreographer

Christine Barone

Christine Barone

Personal Development Workshops
Facilitator
Painting Your Heart Workshops and teacher-training

Matt Nink

Matt Nink

National Director of Partnerships at International Association For
Human Values / Sky Schools

Greg Schmaus

Greg Schmaus

Holistic Health Practitioner, life coach
Specialties: mental health, addiction, stress reduction, nutrition, energy medicine

Connie Persike, M.S., CCC/SLP

Connie Persike, M.S., CCC/SLP

Experienced Speech Language Pathologist and Educational Consultant.
The founder of Supportable Solutions

Our Team

Ivan Belik

Ivan Belik

Co-founder
Financial and Technical Director

Lauren Lovato

Lauren Lovato

Business Coordinator

Vladimir Belik

Vladimir Belik

Business Development Manager

Summer Lee Ann

Summer Lee Ann

Wellbright Model Developer

Ava Iserloth

Ava Iserloth

Marketing Specialist