our team
Debbie Looney
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Deb Looney is the CEO and Co-Founder of Loopwell, a space created to connect people to purpose and well-being. Prior to her latest entrepreneurial venture, she built an integrated content agency for 20 years that was recognized by Adweek and the Inc. 5000 three years in a row as one of the fastest growing companies in the country. She led a team that helped national and global brands achieve more than $10 billion in growth.
In addition to being elected into the NJAC Advertising Hall of Fame, she has won numerous industry awards and directed several commercials. Her work has been featured in AdAge, Adweek, Art Direction, Archive, Art Director’s Club, DA&D, and U.S. Ad Review, to name a few. Deb spent over a decade as an award-winning Art Director and Creative Director at some of the best agencies in NYC including Kirshenbaum & Bond, Lowe & Partners, TBWA/Chiat Day and Merkley & Partners. Her background has helped her not only create the Loopwell concept but meticulously design a one-of-a-kind, sustainable space.
As the daughter of a Syrian refugee, she has volunteered and contributed to various causes. Deb has been married for 26 years and has three children with her husband and business partner, Sean. In her spare time, she tests her culinary skills, mentors young women and working moms, nurtures her love of animals, and finds solace in the beauty of the beach.
Sean Looney
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Sean Looney has been a valued Strategic Marketing Partner, Creative Director and Advisor for hundreds of companies and household names across all sectors. He has driven billions in value creation for private equity, venture capital, Fortune 500 and emerging companies. His most recent venture is co-founding Loopwell, a space created to connect people to purpose and well-being.
Sean is a creative entrepreneur and has been an early adopter across several categories. After winning countless awards at some of the top creative global agencies in NYC he co-founded Looney, an integrated content agency that’s been recognized by both the Inc. 5000 and Adweek as one fastest growing companies nationally three years in a row. He also helped brand the first domain name registrar in the world, created StackMeUp.com, a social community with millions of users and directed dozens of commercials and branded content films.
In addition to having thought leadership content featured in Forbes, Ad Age, Adpulp, MediaPost, NJBIZ and QSR, Sean has been interviewed on PBS’s One-on-One, inducted into the NJAC Advertising Hall of Fame, and had work featured in The New York Times, Ad Age, Adweek, Art Direction, Archive, Art Director’s Club, Campaign, Creativity, Shoot, The Drum, The Museum of Modern Art, U.S. Ad Review, and 60 Minutes.
Sean has been married for 26 years to his wife and business partner, Debbie. In his spare time, he enjoys real estate and is involved with various charities and community initiatives. When he’s not running, cycling, or playing volleyball down the beach, you’ll find him traveling with his family in his quest to try a local beer in every country in the world.
Head of Membership & Client Relations, Executive Coach
Elise Merhige
Genevieve Gigi
Director of Operations & Programming
Media Director & Partnerships
Jennifer Seaman
Kanan Kapila
Director of Spiritual Well-being, Executive Coach
Carla Greengrass
Executive Coach
Zeynep Gursoy
Project & Event Coordinator
Social Media Designer
Eve Marinelli
Amanda Sweeney
Content Designer
Leslie Keough
Corporate Relations & Well-being Specialist
McLovin
Chief Love Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Christina D’Angelo
Chief Marketing Officer
Carol Duncan
Advisors
Alison Delgado
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Alison has over 30 years of experience in the asset management industry, She has a proven track record of developing and executing strategies for the growth and evolution of distribution businesses for some of the largest and most respected investment firms. Prior to being a founding partner at Obsidian Investment Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, she was a senior executive at Neuberger Berman, Lehman Brothers, New York Life Investment Management.
Linda Feeney
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Linda has more than three decades of experience as a senior executive in the finance and accounting sector for global companies. Prior to her current role as Controller at Movado she was the Vice President Controller at AEP overseeing accounting, financial reporting to the SEC, internal controls, payroll, accounts payable, budgeting, tax reporting and compliance. She helped the company achieve a profitable exit and sale in her role. Previously she was an Audit Manager at Arthur Andersen overseeing audits of large multinational clients, directed due diligence projects centering around acquisitions and IPO's, recruited and trained new staff members and provided strategic guidance to clients.
Satya Scainetti
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Satya is an experienced Founder that has built an international retail company in the luxury category over the past two decades. She not only expanded her bricks and mortar locations across the U.S. and Canada to Europe, Australia, Asia and Mexico, she also led her company's successful transition into ecommerce and digital channels. As a self-made entrepreneur, Satya is skilled in trend analysis, distribution, real estate pricing, luxury goods, advertising, sales, and retail. Satya has been a passionate leader in the wellness space and holistic solutions and has led retreats around the world.
Arlinda McIntosh
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Arlinda is the Creative Director and founder of The Sofistafunk label, a slow-fashioned and sustainable lifestyle collection of versatile minimum and zero-waste skirts and accessories. Her environmentally responsible company, re-purposes 99% of their cuttings into other usable fashion items, so they never reach our nation's overflowing landfills. Arlinda is a leader in breaking down cultural misunderstandings, divides, ageism to make the world and all those around her more socially conscious. She has appeared on the Today Show and News 12, and has been featured in The Guardian and Money Magazine, amongst others. .
Felicia Stingone
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With over 20 years of experience as a brand strategist, marketing leader, entrepreneur, and advisor, I help organizations achieve their growth goals by aligning brand strategy and financial objectives. I co-founded Chief Marketing Partners, a consulting company that offers on-call CMO services to high-growth companies in various industries, from SaaS and FinTech to food and beverage and social ventures.
Kanika Chadda Gupta
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Kanika is a seasoned CNN television journalist, podcaster, and mother of three (including twins) who aims to give credit where it's often overlooked - the lasting impact of living your purpose and modeling that for the next generation. She hosts the popular podcast That's Total Mom Sense, where she interviews public figures on their life lessons, parenting journey, and legacy. Guests include Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Rowland, and America Ferrera. Her show has been ranked #1 on Goodpods in the parenting vertical. Kanika has been recognized by KNOW Women and JPMorgan Chase as “100 Women to Know in America” and has been featured in Forbes and on ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, and Cheddar.
