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Athlete Partnerships: Driving Community Outreach and Total Well-Being
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The Dream Team
Byron Williams
Byron Williams is a former NFL wide receiver whose career spans the NFL, CFL, and the World League of American Football. Known for his time with the New York Giants, Byron’s dedication, discipline, and leadership on the field became the foundation for his work off it, particularly in community outreach and mental health support for athletes.
Beyond his playing career, Byron has been a tireless advocate for athletes. He served as NFLPA President for the Dallas chapter and sat on the NFLPA Board, shaping policies that promote total well-being for players during and after their careers. Currently, he leads as President of the NFL Alumni Dallas Chapter, driving initiatives focused on community outreach, player development, and empowering former athletes to succeed beyond the game.
His contributions to sports and community were honored at the highest level when he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the President of the United States, recognizing his lasting impact on athletics and society.
Byron’s experience in professional football, his time in the World League, and his unwavering commitment to mentorship have made him a trusted advisor to Pro Living and AIA Pro. His passion for building leaders and creating opportunities continues to inspire athletes, businesses, and communities alike.
Jeffrey Morris
Jeffrey Morris, founder and CEO of DreamSmart Behavior, is a Disabled and Honorably Discharged U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and graduate of the elite 1st Marine Division Scout Sniper School. Serving as a Sergeant, Jeffrey led with precision and discipline, earning multiple awards for creating efficient systems and serving as a Ceremonial Sergeant in over 200 high-profile events.
Transitioning from the military to business, Jeffrey became a thought leader in Behavioral AI and workforce transformation, leveraging over a decade of experience in executive coaching, HR leadership, and organizational development. He is an expert in building high-trust, psychologically safe workplace cultures and implementing total well-being strategies that address mental health support and transform organizations from the inside out.
As a strategic partner with Pro Living and AIA Pro, Jeffrey’s DreamSmart platform is a cornerstone of our total well-being system, utilizing advanced behavioral science to unlock human potential and foster community outreach, creating thriving schools, businesses, and communities. His military precision, academic expertise, and passion for empowering people make him an invaluable part of our mission to change the world together.
R. Todd Dombroski, DO, FAAFP, '87
Dr. Todd Dombroski is a retired Army Colonel and renowned physician whose career combines decades of medical expertise with exceptional leadership. During his service, he led elite medical teams on multimillion-dollar projects at the Pentagon, advancing healthcare initiatives that significantly impacted service members and veterans across the nation through community outreach efforts.
Today, as Chief Medical Director of AIA Pro and head of his private medical practice, Dr. Dombroski focuses on cutting-edge treatments in regenerative medicine, neuromuscular wellness, and advanced pain management. His work includes developing innovative therapies for PTSD, chronic pain, and peripheral neuropathy, while also guiding the clinical strategies behind Pro Living’s Total Well-Being Centers of Excellence, which emphasize mental health support and overall wellness.
With his deep military background and commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Dombroski brings a unique perspective to AIA Pro—combining discipline, innovation, and compassion to deliver world-class medical solutions that empower individuals, organizations, and communities to perform at their highest potential.
Anisa Aven, BCC, NLP-C
Anisa Aven is an entrepreneurial force, transformation strategist, and AI innovator with nearly 3 decades of experience helping people and organizations grow, lead, and scale with purpose. As Strategic Advisor to ProLiving.Life, she supports the initiative’s goal of reimagining transitional support systems—blending AI-driven coaching and mentorship from professional athletes to catalyze growth across diverse communities, with a focus on community outreach and mental health support to enhance total well-being.
Anisa is also the Co-Founder and CSO of PeopleTransformation.ai, where she develops AI-powered systems that scale human intelligence, embed learning in the flow of work, and enable accelerated execution. She is the Founder and Chairman of TurnKey Coaching & Development Solutions, a global leadership firm trusted by Fortune 500s, public agencies, and industry leaders including Toll Brothers, Costco Wholesale, JPMorgan Chase, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Known for her bold thinking, fast-paced facilitation, and heart-forward leadership, Anisa brings clarity and compassion to complex transformations—bridging strategy, behavioral science, and AI to unlock human potential at scale.
Vivek Mehta
Vivek Mehta is a systems builder with a rare blend of technical rigor, creative instinct, and real-world impact. As Strategic Advisor to ProLiving.Life, he brings deep expertise in AI architecture, workforce intelligence, and behaviorally-driven design to help scale human-centered systems that support mental health support, real-time assistance, and purpose-driven growth for total well-being in the community.
Before launching his ventures, Vivek served as a senior consultant at Deloitte Digital, where he led high-stakes healthcare transformation projects supporting over 1 million users. He built and led Deloitte’s internal “Special Ops” unit, solving politically sensitive, legally complex challenges during the rollout of major Affordable Care Act programs.
Today, as the CEO of Weeve AI, he’s redefining culture transformation through empathetic AI. Weeve’s platform has helped clients resolve workforce issues 18x faster and cut employee attrition by more than 50%, proving that the next frontier of impact lies where empathy meets execution.
Ted McLyman, MS, MPA, BSPC
Ted is a researcher, consultant/coach, and co-founder of DreamSmart Behavioral Solutions, focusing on community outreach and mental health support. A retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Marine Corps, he also founded and served as CEO of Apexx Behavioral Financial Group, which emphasizes total well-being in financial wellness.
During active duty, he held many vital positions, including battery and formal school commander, economics instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, Head of Marine Corps Training Management, and Aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Financial Management. He served as a Forward Observer and Weapons Platoon Commander in Operations Urgent Fury and Frequent Wind, as well as Executive Officer of the Battle Assessment Team, 2d Marine Corps Division, during Desert Storm.
Following his Marine Corps service, he worked as a licensed Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and district manager for two national firms before establishing and leading Apexx Behavioral Financial Group, which supports individuals seeking to enhance their financial and mental health.
His education includes a BS from Colgate University, an MS from Boise State University, and an MPA from Pepperdine University.
Ted is an accomplished author who has written four books on behavioral finance and financial wellness. He is also a speaker, a frequent podcast guest, and a Certified Behavioral SuperPowers Coach.
Eric Ranks
Eric Ranks is a 4-time international bestselling author, LA Tribune Best Selling Author, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate. He is the Founder and Executive Director of The Veterans Connection, a nonprofit he launched in 2012 to provide community outreach focused on mental health support and suicide prevention for veterans and first responders.
Eric is also the Co-Founder and CEO of 22 Salute Spirits & Coffee, a mission-driven brand that donates a portion of profits to mental health initiatives and was the first in the industry to feature the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on its products. Additionally, he is the Founder and CEO of Boost Your Branding, a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow through strategic branding and performance marketing, ultimately contributing to total well-being in the community.
A proud military family member and leukemia survivor, Eric draws from personal experience to inspire others to Dream Bigger, Live Better™. He also co-hosts The Impact Hustle podcast, where he highlights powerful stories at the intersection of ambition, resilience, and purpose.
Eric Kussin
Eric Kussin is the founder of SameHere Global, a groundbreaking mental health movement and technology platform that is reshaping how the world views, addresses, and integrates mental health support into everyday life. With a mission to normalize mental health conversations and provide tools for prevention and early detection, Eric’s work has created a global shift in how individuals, organizations, and communities approach well-being and community outreach.
Before launching SameHere Global, Eric built an impressive career in the professional sports industry, holding leadership roles at the NBA League Office as well as with multiple NBA and NHL franchises. His experience in high-performance organizations gave him a unique perspective on the critical need for mental health support, not just for athletes, but for people in every walk of life.
Now, as a key partner with Pro Living and AIA Pro, Eric’s innovative technology and forward-thinking approach are helping us integrate total well-being solutions into schools, corporations, and athletic programs nationwide. Together, we are creating a system that doesn’t just respond to crises but actively prevents them, giving individuals the tools they need to thrive mentally, emotionally, and physically.
We are proud to have Eric and his groundbreaking technology as part of our team, helping us build a future where mental health is prioritized as an essential part of overall success and community impact.