Who We Are
We are a network of highly motivated entrepreneurs who teach others how to design lifestyles. We are dedicated to being proactive with both the state of our health and the size of our bank accounts. Through education, mentorship and support, we help others tap into true wealth creation while improving their health.
Today, Game Changers International has thousands of members from all around the world and is one of USANA Health Sciences fastest growing team in North America.
We are a diverse group of leaders from all walks of life. Below is our leadership team, featuring members of our team who have achieved advanced leadership levels within USANA and have inspired their team members to do the same.
Leanne Grechulk is so enthusiastic to have partnered with USANA Health Sciences. She is a Diamond Director with USANA and 3 time Growth 25 Member as well as a member of their Fortune 100 Team. Leanne is an avid fitness and wellness enthusiast with certifications as a yoga and pilates instructor as well certifications in Nutrition, Chakra Healing and Reiki. With an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Toxicology as well as her MBA, Leanne is also to founder of HealthyGirl and the author of the Amazon.com best-selling book 30 Days to Wealth. She has been featured on such shows as Breakfast Television, CTV News, Fox News as well as in Success From Home and Flare Magazine.
Natalie Dion, a Gold Director and enthusiastic leader of USANA Health Sciences in Quebec, has been grateful every single day for her worldwide amazing team. She started her business part time and over a couple of years, she was able to transition from the corporate world (with over 175 employees) to entrepreneurship. At 45, Natalie is now a successful entrepreneur, wellness coach, speaker and most importantly an ambassador of optimal health and balance life. She is so excited to grow her international business in Europe and take on her new role of Vice President of French Development at HealthyGirl . Natalie is known for her energy and her contagious way to inspire others to live life to its fullest.
After spending over 10 years in sales and marketing and climbing the corporate ladder, April Rutka discovered the power of residual income through real estate and network marketing and quickly transitioned into entrepreneurial life. April is a Ruby Director with USANA Health Sciences, member of the 2011 Growth 25, and is the co-founder of a Toronto based charity called Holiday Helpers. April believes in creating simple business systems used consistently every day to create massive success and enables people to live life on their terms. When she’s not doing USANA she’s running, playing hockey or spending time with her niece and nephew, Lilly and Joshua.
With a strong vision and no limits to dreaming, Shelly Matsos has built one of the fastest growing network marketing business in USANA. Only two and a half years ago, she was able to fire her boss after 5 months and started enjoying some of the perks of a home based business. She was in the Top 100 Growth in North America in 2010 and 2011. Prior to her USANA business, Shelly gained media attention nation-wide for her clothing line- Sexy Monkey. Shelly has recently launched ShellyMatsos.com, an inspiring website to help guide and inspire others to dream big and turn their wishes into reality. Her energy, passion and thirst for entrepreneurship are contagious!
Christa MacLellan began her entrepreneurial journey with PetiteFashionista.com, working with celebrities such as Hayden Panettiere and had guest spots and media coverage on Entertainment Tonight, E!, Cosmo TV and InStyle magazine. She blogged her way to the top becoming North America’s top petite fashion blogger and wrote the ebook Blogging Your Way to the Top to help hundreds of aspiring bloggers to become profitable in their first year. Christa chose to partner with USANA Health Sciences to provide her with the platform to build residual income and with the energy and vitality to be at her best. Recently she launched ShineSister.com to empower women to shine their brightest and became a certified yoga teacher.
Over the course of his career with Fortune 500 companies, Christian Dion quickly realized that marketing was shifting: Today we don’t respond to traditional advertising. We favor referral from friends as our primary reason to buy. The combination of a business model relying on Word of Mouth and the quality of its products is what first attracted Christian to USANA. Now Silver Director and Premier Platinum Pacesetter, Christian is the original founder of Game Changers International. He is very excited to contribute in expanding it globally in France and Belgium in 2012. Since leaving his corporate cubicle 3 years ago, this Rebel Entrepreneur has created multiple streams of residual income and loves helping others do the same. Thanks to the new social web, it’s never been easier!
Julie Caroline Boyer is a Gold Director with USANA Health Sciences and is dedicated to mentoring others to create a lifestyle that is way above ordinary. A member of the Growth 100 and 2 time Top Preferred Customer Enroller in USANA, Julie Caroline is also a 3 time Ironman Triathlon finisher. Julie Caroline holds a degree in Kinesiology and is the founder of Inspired by Julie Caroline. She is passionate about inspiring others to achieve their wellness and financial independence. As a mom, she understands the challenges of balancing family life, career and getting back into shape after having a baby.
After a number of years working as a Zoo Keeper, Brittany Prentice realized that although she was pursuing her passion of working within the realm of animal conservation, her state of physical and emotional well-being were noticeably suffering. Her energy levels were low and income was even lower. When presented with USANA in 2009, she jumped at the opportunity – truly embracing the vehicle to create optimal health and freedom simultaneously. Three short years later, Brittany is now a Gold Director in USANA. Developing this business and owning multiple rental properties across Ontario with her fiancé, are the means to achieving her purpose, while inspiring others to achieve the level of health & wealth they so desire.
Anna Jonca, an HBA graduate of the Richard Ivey School of Business and sales professional, is extremely grateful for her opportunity to partner with USANA Health Sciences in April 2010. She is currently a Ruby Director and Growth 100 Member. She is also a Top Associate and PC Enroller on her team, Game Changers International. Anna’s team is global with partnerships across Canada, USA, Mexico and soon to be EU and the Philippines. Anna is also a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Coach and Founder of Anchored Lifestyle. She is passionate about fitness, yoga, wellness and loves to travel.
Yvan Lozano, an Industrial Engineer who has worked in Financial Institutions for over 6 year was introduced to USANA in 2010. He found in USANA a perfect vehicle to help others achieve optimal health and financial independence. He is currently a Silver Director with business partners in Mexico and the United States. For Yvan 2012 will be a very exciting year and he is eager to grow his team in Belgium and France, helping people realize the Health and Financial potential of partnering with USANA Health Sciences. Yvan is passionate about fitness, hockey and travel.
Lavender Morantz is a “Freedom Junkie” and is thrilled with the freedom and lifestyle her USANA business has enabled her to enjoy. As a Ruby Director, Premier Platinum Pacesetter and Growth 25 Member, Lavender loves the team environment and unparalleled support that a partnership with USANA Health Sciences offers. Lavender is the founder and principle designer at SwankPad – a residential design firm, and is also certified as a Nutrition and Wellness Specialist. As a proud mother, it is very meaningful to Lavender to be able to have both a fabulous career and plenty of time to spend with her family. Lavender loves fashion, water sports, travel, and adventure as well as coaching and inspiring others to create their dream lifestyle.
Elisa Graci is so grateful for discovering true health and wealth through USANA Health Sciences! She is a Gold Director and a Platinum Pacesetter. Passionate about health and nutrition she holds certifications in both categories as well as a degree in Dental Hygiene; specializing in Orthodontics. Elisa is also a Nutrition and Wellness Specialist. Her family is her true joy and is why the journey with USANA has been even more fulfilling! This business creates personal mastery and has always been the biggest reward for her and she hopes to inspire others in the same direction.
Pat Birnie, a Gold Director with USANA has been known to say that her decision to partner with USANA Health Sciences is the best business decision she has ever made. This speaks volumes as Pat & her husband have owned a health club, a travel based business, and currently hold 18 real estate properties. An avid runner, Pat has completed 16 marathons, including 2-time Boston finisher and other international locations. Pat is often instrumental in encouraging others to make their health a priority and get active. As a personal trainer and health consultant, she delights in helping people on the journey to optimal health and improved wealth.
