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.
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.
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
International Speaker | Brain Insights Founder & Creator of Neuro-Nurturing
Expert in brain development and parenting
Andrey V. Koptelov, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
College of Education
Sam Houston State University
Uma Hingorani
Naturopathic doctor
Yoga and Meditation Instructor
Patrick Porter, Ph.D.
Founder and Inventor of BrainTap
Mental Coach
Meditation Leader
Dr. Coco Cabrel, MD
Founder of We SOAR Movement
Professor in anatomy and neurophysiology Professional Flamenco dance choreographer
Christine Barone
Personal Development Workshops
Facilitator
Painting Your Heart Workshops and teacher-training
Matt Nink
National Director of Partnerships at International Association For
Human Values / Sky Schools
Greg Schmaus
Holistic Health Practitioner, life coach
Specialties: mental health, addiction, stress reduction, nutrition, energy medicine
Connie Persike, M.S., CCC/SLP
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist and Educational Consultant.
The founder of Supportable Solutions
Our Team
Ivan Belik
Co-founder
Financial and Technical Director
Lauren Lovato
Business Coordinator
Vladimir Belik
Business Development Manager
Summer Lee Ann
Wellbright Model Developer
Ava Iserloth
Marketing Specialist