About

Andrew grew up exploring beautiful Northern California, but at age 16 developed a serious case of Crohn’s Disease. After a process of extensive trial and error, Andrew developed a tailored and evidence-based protocol that allowed him to achieve robust, lasting clinical remission from his IBD. Andrew holds dual degrees in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and he is an award-winning educator, organizer, and published author. Andrew founded IBDCoach so others with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis could benefit from the strategic lessons and research he has conducted in his personal pursuit of health.

Shae holds a BS in Behavioral Neuroscience from Northeastern University and is pursuing an MS in Nutrition and Dietetics with years of experience as an educator and in studying the connection between factors like diet, the microbiome, drugs, and behavior. Dedicated to helping empower IBDers to achieve remission through experiential, science-based education, Shae is developing version two of the IBDCoach curriculum alongside our team of IBD experts. On top of that, Shae is spearheading the research team at IBDCoach, investigating the efficacy of our novel framework to drive novel innovations in IBD treatment strategies around the world.

Izzy graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Global Studies, which speaks to her passion for interdisciplinary knowledge and worldview that everything is connected. She is deeply committed to creating a more equitable world and understands that an intersectional lens and approach are required. As our Member Support Lead, Izzy is focusing on ensuring that our members have all the support they need to feel fully empowered to regain control of their bodies and lives, including fostering safe spaces to process all the intense emotions and experiences that come with living with IBD. She is truly honored to be a part of IBDCoach. In her spare time, Izzy loves to dance and explore different styles of movement.