Our Team
Meet the people behind The Just Beginning Project. This page introduces the team helping bring our work to life across storytelling, purpose, wellness, movement, education, and community engagement. Learn more about each team member, their role, and the lived experience and expertise they bring to this growing movement.
klay s. williams
Klay S. Williams is a purpose and wellness thought leader, filmmaker, and founder whose work centers healing, reinvention, and renewed purpose, and who is widely recognized for helping older adults navigate transition with clarity, compassion, and vision.
Founder
dr. aarti soorya, md
Dr. Soorya has extensive training in both traditional and holistic medicine. She is a Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician, a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and a certified Yoga Nidra practitioner.
Facilitator + The Internal Shred®️ Partner
Fitness Trainer + The Internal Shred®️ PartnerKent edwards
Kent Edwards is a nationally accredited movement and strength trainer with more than 20 years of experience helping older adults build mobility, confidence, and strength, widely recognized for his practical, encouraging approach to movement, wellness, and aging with vitality.
Protagonistsharon marshall
Sharon Marshall is an author, educator, and retired Associate Professor with decades of experience in writing, teaching, and literary mentorship, widely recognized for her creative leadership, inclusive pedagogy, and commitment to helping others find voice, meaning, and connection.
Protagonist + Training FacilitatorSandra bello
Sandra Morales Bello is a lifelong New Yorker and a retired healthcare professional with more than 40 years of experience in New York City’s healthcare system, widely recognized for her leadership, compassion, and commitment to service.