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Eric Grospitch, Ed.D
Keynote Speaker
Vice President for Student Life, Washburn University

At Washburn University, Mr. Grospitch works with Counseling & Health Services, Student Recreation and Wellness, Residential Living, University Diversity & Inclusion, and Career Services.  Previously he served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students at the University of Missouri Kansas City.  At UMKC he was responsible for Auxiliary Services such as Student Residential Life, UMKC Student Union & Dining, and Student Veteran Programs. Formerly he supervised the Office of Student Involvement, which includes Fraternity and Sorority Life, Activity and Program Council, Student Organizations and accounting, Communiversity, leadership and community service programs, and the LGBTQIA Office.  He has led a number of strategic planning initiatives including the implementation of long term maintenance budgeting, a division wide customer service student training program, campus safety, diversity education, transportation initiatives, and fraternity/sorority life.

Eric received his Bachelor’s degree in Business and Masters in Counseling from Fort Hays State University and his Ed.D in Educational Policy and Leadership from the University of Kansas.

Kerry Steuart
Guest Speaker

Kerry is a Gulf War Veteran who spent eight years in the Air Force and since 2004 is proud to call Kansas City home. He loves the overall vibe of Kansas City and is extremely excited to be a part of the local yoga community. Kerry has a BS in Business Management, is a 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance and has been retired since 2014.

Suffering from chronic pain and PTSD since his military days, Kerry understands first hand the numerous benefits of yoga and mediation for pain reduction and mental clarity.  He is a yoga instructor that recognizes and believes that yoga can cause both physical and mental transformations that result in less pain, reduced PTSD and a reduction in stress.  He provides a variety of classes that serve those looking for a physical challenge as well as a complete mindfulness/meditation practice.  He realizes that people come to the mat at all different levels with different intentions and he welcomes everyone to come and make the class their unique yoga experience.  

His personal objective is to make yoga available and affordable to everyone in the broader KCMO Community by providing a variety of yoga classes in a space that is comprised of unconditional love and acceptance.

Eric Grospitch

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Kerry Stueart

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