Wendy Guess

Dr. Wendy Guess is a COIL Faculty Fellow at Florida International University (FIU), where she also serves as an award-winning professor of marketing. She holds a PhD in Health from Texas Woman's University and has extensive experience in teaching, choreography, and wellness coaching.

Professional Background

Dr. Guess has a rich educational background, having earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from Brigham Young University. She has been recognized multiple times for her teaching excellence, receiving several "Best Professor" awards from FIU's Professional Master of Business Administration program between 2017 and 2018.3

Areas of Expertise

Her professional focus includes:

• Marketing and Communication: Dr. Guess specializes in health, wellness, and fitness marketing, integrating innovative methods to inspire healthy change in organizations and individuals.

• Choreography and Dance: With over 30 years of experience, she has a passion for social dance, which she incorporates into her teaching and wellness practices. She developed a unique profile system called "What’s Your Dance," which helps individuals identify their personal styles and overcome emotional barriers.12

• Wellness and Emotional Well-being: Dr. Guess emphasizes the importance of aligning internal and external experiences, using techniques like Guided Visualization and Family/Systemic Constellations to facilitate personal growth.1

Publications and Contributions

In addition to her teaching, Dr. Guess is an author and speaker, sharing insights on wellness and marketing through various platforms. She has written books aimed at promoting healthy habits and emotional well-being, and she actively engages in community and educational projects that merge dance with personal development.12

Dr. Guess's dynamic approach combines her academic background with practical applications in health and wellness, making her a notable figure in her field.