Keeping
your child safe and healthy is becoming increasingly challenging-
but when it comes to baby bottles, you don't have to think too much
about it because that's all we are doing at thinkbaby.
At thinkbaby, our approach to creating safer products is simple
- We are parents and share your concerns. Just like you, we believe
that our children deserve the very best and our mission is to deliver
products that will exceed the highest expectations. We set the bar
high and refuse to compromise our high standards.
Our team spared no expense creating the thinkbaby bottle and we
couldn't be more pleased with the result. We worked around the clock,
consulted with experts around the world, and tested and tested and
tested some more. Our mission is directly inspired by those little
hands that wrap around our baby bottles. The health and safety of
your children and ours isn't just a powerful source of motivation
at thinkbaby, it is something we consider a responsibility.
We our proud to offer our safe and healthy line of products and
excited about new products we are developing for both you and your
baby. Your purchase is directly contributing to research and development
of new products. thinkbaby also actively supports projects that
promote a safer, healthier environment. A portion of your purchase
benefits the nonprofit organization, Healthy Child Healthy World.
thinkbaby is an environmentally conscientious company and we constantly
look for ways to increase efficiency and sustainability. Our packaging
is made from recycled paper and it is our policy to research the
safest, most sustainable materials available and incorporate these
where applicable.
Leadership Team
Kevin Brodwick -
Founder
For over 15 years assisting companies from product development to
sales, Kevin Brodwick created thinksport and thinkbaby to address
the growing concern and need for safer products. After working with
a laboratory funded by the National Institute of Health (specifically
focused on testing products for estrogenic activity - largest type
of endocrine disruptor), Mr. Brodwick became aware of extent to
which harmful chemicals were present in everyday products. After
unsuccessfully convincing several large companies to alter formulation,
Mr. Brodwick took it upon himself to create an alternative line
of consumer products.
Rebecca Noble- Director
of Business Development
Rebecca joined thinkbaby™ shortly after its inception. It
was an obvious move with her background and personal interests.
Over the past decade, Rebecca has assisted in clinical research
and community outreach projects related to environmental exposures.
While working at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Department
of Preventive Medicine, Division of Environmental Toxicology, she
worked on several studies including some with the late Dr. Marvin
Legator, a leader in the field of environmental toxicology. One
study showed children taking methylphenidate (the generic name for
a class of drugs to treat ADHD) had an increase in chromosomal abnormalities.
Another study showed the baby teeth of children with autism had
higher levels of mercury versus controls. In the private sector,
she prepared reports on an extensive number of environmental issues,
including the effects of exposure to endocrine disruptors. Throughout,
Rebecca has been dedicated to helping others have access to information
on health and environmental issues, especially how to make safer
choices for oneself, family, and the environment. She is excited
to play an important role with thinkbaby™ to offer safe alternatives
that are free of toxic chemicals.
Towne Redington
Williams - Director of Relations
Towne graduated
from the School of Journalism at the University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill in 1999. She worked for national advertising agency,
GSD&M, in Austin, TX for six years where she handled both internal
(agency) and external communication. As Communications Manager she
developed media contacts for the agency and garnered media attention
for GSD&M’s work, its people, and, indirectly, its clients,
in publications such as AdWeek and Ad Age, USA Today, New York Times,
Wall Street Journal, Austin American- Statesman and the Business
Journal, among others.
Towne simultaneously devoted
time to one of GSD&M’s largest community projects, the
Austin Race for the Cure. As Public Relations Chair, she was responsible
for arranging press conferences, writing releases and speeches,
securing media sponsorship (print and broadcast), cultivating press
relationships and pitching story ideas.
In 2005, she and her husband
moved to Cambridge, MA, where she assumed the role of general manager
for the Harbus New Corporation, Harvard Business School’s
independent newspaper. In this capacity, she oversaw both the business
and editorial aspects of the organization while unifying the full-time,
paid staff and student volunteers. Towne is also now the proud mom
of Miss Carter Anne.
Kari Kastner - Market
Affairs
Prior to joining thinkbaby, Kari was a Business Banker with Compass
Bank responsible for cultivating and maintaining small business
relationships in the Austin Area. For several years, Kari has been
committed to increasing sales and marketing for financial institutions;
meanwhile, promoting healthy choices for children and adults through
Communities in Schools' mentorships and various volunteer programs.
She received her BA in International Business from The University
of North Texas and is a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance.
She enjoys living a healthy lifestyle in Austin, TX while working
with the thinkbaby and thinksport team to promote health, environmental
responsibility, and safe alternatives to the global community.
Advisory Board
Christopher Gavigan
For over a decade, Christopher Gavigan has been dedicated to improving
the lives of children and families. Christopher has a double bachelor’s
degree in environmental science and geography, and graduate degree
child and family psychology. He began his work as an ecology and
science professor then founded “Pinnacle Expeditions”
– an outdoor leadership program guiding young adults during
their summer through wilderness area of North America. Specializing
with children with dynamic needs, Christopher focused a private
therapeutic practice on effective “in home” treatment
focused on family dynamics, academic support, home heal, and child
development.
Alan T. Moore, MD
Dr. Moore graduated with honors from the University of Texas at
Austin and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School as
a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He also received
the Stembridge Award as the outstanding pathology student. Dr. Moore
completed his anatomic and clinical pathology residency at Parkland
Memorial Hospital in Dallas, and served as chief resident during
his fourth year. Following his residency he completed a hematopathology
fellowship at Parkland. Dr. Moore practiced pathology in Austin,
Texas, with Clinical Pathology Associates for more than 20 years.
He has served as president of Clinical Pathology Associates, a member
of the Board of Directors of Clinical Pathology Laboratories, medical
director of the Seton Medical Center Laboratory, chief of staff
of Seton Medical Center, and president of the Texas Society of Pathologists.
Dr. Moore has also served as the transplant pathologist for the
Seton Medical Center Cardiac Transplant Program. He is certified
by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology, clinical
pathology, and hematopathology.
Dan Peterson, MD
Dr. Peterson also finished his residency at the UT Health Science
Center at San Antonio in 1994. He has been in private practice in
Austin since that time, and is Board Certified, American Board of
Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Peterson is the Chief of Staff at Brackenridge
Hospital and is deeply involved in the quality improvement process.
He has broad interests in neurosurgery including brain tumors, aneurysms,
pituitary surgery, and degenerative disorders of the spine. He is
one of few regional surgeons trained in placement of the recently
released Lumbar Artificial Disc, and is preparing to undertake an
IDE Study with an Artificial Cervical Disc.
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