Liza was born in Reno, Nevada where she learned to love the outdoors and stay away from casinos. She then attended Northwestern University as a varsity swimmer and upon graduation was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to teach English in South Korea for two years. Her experiences led her to pursue a public health degree at UNC Chapel Hill where she completed her MPH in May of 2015.
In the summer of 2014 Liza traveled to Guanajuato, Mexico to help implement and evaluate a support group intervention for women suffering from anxiety and depression. There, she came across laughter yoga and immediately recognized the public health value of such a basic but beneficial activity. Upon her return to the States, she decided to get certified as a Laughter Yoga Leader in Atlanta by Debbi Ellison to improve happiness and health of those in her community as well. Liza now holds free monthly Laughter Clubs at the Chapel Hill Public Library as well as offers workshops, presentations, events, and coaching. Please email her at liza@healthandhappinessalign.com to schedule your Laughter Yoga experience today!