RealSelf Team

Tom Seery, President & Founder

Tom and KristaTom has spent close to a decade on consumer web products, most recently for Expedia.com. At Expedia Tom launched the Experiences by Expedia vacation business and consumer-focused product extensions such as last minute travel. 

Prior to Expedia Tom worked on business development programs for VacationSpot.com -- the first online vacation rental search engine-- and managed large-scale projects for Unisys Corporation. Tom has master's degrees from Drexel University and the University of Washington and his bachelor's degree from Connecticut College. 

Tom and his wife Krista live in Seattle, Washington, an easy place to protect the skin from sun damage and pre-mature aging

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Eric Kennedy, Head of Product

Eric Kennedy holding a sea urchin shell on the West Coast Trail of Vancouver Island, CanadaEric has worked at Internet companies since 1996, when he was a summer intern from Lakeside School (where Bill Gates was introduced to computers.) He received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Yale, where he was Online Editor of the Yale Daily News.  Eric worked with Tom at Expedia, then returned to the startup world at Jobster.com before joining RealSelf.com.

Eric is passionate about health (anti-oxidants!), exercise, and helping consumers understand their options for looking their best throughout life. He dealt with treating acne for many years, and has found many helpful tips from medical experts on RealSelf.com.


April Franklin, Content Director

April graduated cum laude from Colorado State University with bachelor's degrees in journalism and performing arts.  

During her studies, April interned with Tantalus Books as an editor on a motivational book for teens and discovered that her love for media lay in its far-reaching ability to help change lives for the better.

April keeps tabs on RealSelf content, making certain it provides value to our diverse audience.  


Sharon Walls, Community ModeratorSharon Walls

Sharon joined RealSelf in 2006 as a freelance writer and now enjoys a role as Community Moderator.

Throughout her time at RealSelf she has seen the site grow from its original version listing just a few cosmetic treatments, housed on a small test server, to the online community it is today.

Sharon's past work experiences highlight the eclectic nature of freelance work: she has written news articles, screenplays, marketing materials, and done copyediting for a diverse range of clients, including MTV and the Salt Lake Metro. Sharon is also the co-founder and managing director of Puzzle Box Media, a UK-based consultancy firm.


Anastasia Moro, Physician Community Director 

Anastasia joined RealSelf.com in February after moving to Seattle from the East Coast. She received a bachelor’s degree from Williams College, and a master's degree from Georgetown University. She has previously worked in government and finance, and RealSelf.com is her first foray into the startup world.

When she's not helping doctors on RealSelf.com, Anastasia enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her fiance Rob and her two big dogs.


 

 

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