Board
President
JoAnne Spies, a singer/songwriter, educator and consultant who is on the faculty of Community Access to the Arts in Great Barrington, MA.
Secretary
Ani Nadler Grosser, social worker and psychotherapist, a registered yoga and meditation instructor, Ani has a strong interest in facilitating dialogue within diverse groups to find common ground while respecting differences.
Treasurer
Bonnie Gable, has worked in theatre for 40 years as a producer, director, publicist, and actress. Bonnie has taught theatre, has written and adapted over 100 plays. She is known as an innovative
problem solver, hard worker, and one who is not easily discouraged.
Directors
Susan Jameson, is a Co-Founder of Healing Winds, Director of Humanity in Concert, and co-producer of Rock, Rattle & Drum, American Indian Pow Wow in the Berkshires.
Eileen Mahoney, Expressive Arts Therapist, believes that creativity is one path to the Divine. Her work is also informed by her in-depth study and practice of Sufism.
Gwendolyn Hampton VanSant, Interpreter, translator, teacher, consultant, and advocate. Executive Director and Co-founder of BRIDGE, Inc. (Berkshire Resources for the Integration of Diverse Groups and Education), a non-profit that provides cultural competency training and advocacy, bridging the service gaps in Berkshire County.
Eve Schatz, recently achieved a law degree and founded the Free Legal Clinic while she was a law student. Honored as an "Unsung Heroine" for her acts of kindness and generosity in the community, she also served two appointed terms as Commissioner with the Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women. She owned an antiques business for 20 years, and taught workshops in creative/spiritual healing at massage schools and privately for 35 years. She currently leads Sound Healing Circles.
Rosa Zubizarreta, learning facilitator, social worker, and organization development consultant, works with groups and individuals helping transform conflict into creative collaboration. With decades of practice in women's spirituality and engaged buddhism, she is currently exploring reconciliation with her own Judeo-Christian heritage.