Speakers

Master Simon Rhee is a World Tae Kwon Do Kukkiwon–certified 7th degree Black Belt, Tournament Grand Champion, stuntman, actor, and fight choreographer. He has designed fight scenes and trained Hollywood stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, and Keanu Reeves. A past president of the International Stunt Association, he is a Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame inductee and a recipient of multiple Taurus World Stunt Awards.

Iaroslav and Liliia Bieliei are professional ballroom dancers and co-founders of Pro Dance Studio in Los Angeles. Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, they have more than two decades of international competition and teaching experience. Liliia is a Ukrainian National Champion and international finalist. Together they teach through their Prism Method and produce KOLO, a dance show celebrating Ukrainian heritage.

Captain Julie Rodriguez leads LAPD’s Wilshire Division, overseeing 275 officers and supervisors. Since joining LAPD in 1996, she has served in patrol, vice, and Robbery-Homicide Division investigations, including sexual assault cases. She holds a master’s in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego, is an FBI National Academy graduate, and serves as President of NAWLEE.

Joshua Arce is a geriatric care advocate, RCFE Administrator, and educator focused on supporting aging adults. As owner of The Brain Cell and the American Center for The Aging, he leads efforts in cognitive screening and non-medical wellness planning. His work empowers individuals to stay proactive about brain health and quality of life—living by the motto, “Live Well, Age Well.”