A life long percussionist with decades of performing and teaching experience, William completed the Remo HealthRhythms Group Empowerment Drumming Facilitator Training certification in 2013 in Edison, N.J. with the foremost leaders in this area: Dr. Barry Bittman, Christine Stevens, and legendary special guest Arthur Hull.

After a successful professional career in the financial industry, at US Bank, Merill Lynch, Prudential, and most recently as an Investment Advisor and Certified Retirement Counselor for Empower Retirement, William left the corporate world to co-found the Dragonhood in 2022. Now completely focused on Group Empowerment Drumming for individuals and groups, William brings his expertise and passions to the Dragonhood corporate training and team building sessions. Enabling access to this incredible modality for building and expanding human potential through Rhythm Entrainment.

Dr. Benjamin completed her doctoral degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Capella University, her masters degree in counseling psychology at Immaculata University, and is a licensed professional counselor. She has multiple areas of training and clinical expertise, and specialty certificates. In addition to being the Dragonhood’s Chief Organizational Psychologist, and managing her private practice, she works as the Clinical Fidelity Specialist & Faculty at the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center. Dr. Benjamin was previously an Adjunct Professor for Rosemont College in the Undergraduate Psychology Program and Graduate Mental Health Counseling Program. She also has 10 years of history as an experiential corporate trainer, coach, and game designer for Action Centered Training.

Shannon serves as an independent Fractional Chief Brand Officer (CBO), offering strategic brand guidance, oversight, and creative services to a diverse set of clients. With more than 20 years of experience in branding, advertising, and marketing, Shannon has successfully undertaken various roles, including strategist, account director, graphic designer, and project manager. This multifaceted expertise enables Shannon to approach projects with creativity while ensuring they remain on budget, on brand, and on time. She excels at delivering outstanding results, and her genuine passion for her craft shines through whether she's shaping brand narratives, overseeing innovative campaigns, or providing strategic guidance.

Rachel is a librarian with a masters in both Library and Information Science, and Political Science. Some of her previous roles in her career include Staff Development, creating training content and leading classes, and serving as an Adult Outreach & Event Coordinator, planning and organizing events for adults across all library branches in her system. Growing up in Thailand, Rachel discovered how much she longed to spread her own wings and explore the world. She is thrilled to be sharing her passion for growth, acceptance, and authenticity with the Dragonhood.