Pantea Dougani
Pantea Dougani, an alumna of the University of Arizona, Tucson, holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. With over three decades of rich experience, she has honed skills crucial for leadership roles, including effective listening, organizing, monitoring, problem-solving, and fostering relationships. These competencies have contributed significantly to her success in co-founding Excel Body Fitness 14 years ago. In this venture, she blends her dedication to physical and mental wellness with her business acumen. Pantea’s approach to integrating wellness into her business endeavors reflects her belief in the transformative power of physical and mental well-being in professional environments.Clients have consistently praised her as a "loyal, reliable, organized, and gracious program manager," noting her tenacity and warm, dynamic personality that reaches out and significantly impacts clients and customers by forging meaningful connections.
A staunch advocate for community service, Pantea has shown her commitment through her role as the Vice President of the Laura Holland Uzzell Foundation from November 2003 to November 2009. This foundation oversees the Sterling Montessori Academy and Charter School in Morrisville, NC. Her leadership was instrumental in recruiting board members for the Charter School. Her co-chairing of the Strategic Planning committee led to benchmarking initiatives that clarified fundraising procedures and physical facilities, alongside refining the school's vision and mission.
Pantea's collaboration with the school's founder and board members was pivotal in refinancing and expanding Sterling Montessori, showcasing her commitment to enhancing educational facilities and her broader vision of fostering community growth through volunteer work.
