ANN R. BAUCOM, M.Div., Ed.Specialist, combines her theological studies with mental health training in offering seminars for spiritual growth. After serving as a Chaplain at Duke, she spent 25 years in various countries where her husband was assigned with USAID

ALICE OSBORNE (M.A.,English,NCSU) is a poet, essayist, and the author of Right Lane Ends (Catawba, 2006). Alice grew up in Washington, DC area and now lives in Raleigh with her husband, son and daughter (Alice Osborn (M.A.,English,NCSU) is a poet, essayist, and the author of "Right Lane Ends" (Catawba, 2006). Alice grew up in Washington, DC area and now lives in Raleigh with her husband, son and daughter (www.aliceosborn.com) 

ALAYNE CHRISTIAN KEMP, of "Inner Passages" is the author of Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa. She is a Certified Life Strategies Coach, Wellness Coach, and Weight Loss Specialist. She offers life coaching services to women who want to realize their dreams and evolve personally and/or spiritually.

ELLEN CONDELLI is a licensed clinical social worker with a diverse background spanning public instruction, healthcare, and aging. Her particular interests are issues that surface during middle and older adulthood such as care giving, life transitions, relationships and grief, to mention a few. Ellen has a private practice in Raleigh at Integrated Health Care
(www.integratedhealthcarellc.com)

GINNY GOING is a community artist, certified Interplay leader, Episcopal deacon and recovering serious person.  She is passionate about reconnecting body and spirit and giving people tools to reclaim their creative gifts and  unique body wisdom.

JANE ANDREWS is a professional colleague of Alice Osborn.  She has extensive experience in creative writing and several publications to her credit.

MEGAN CUTTER is co-owner of Cutter's Word, LLC, working as a freelance writer, editor, and photographer in professional communications. She now works as a freelance writer full time bringing with her over ten years of experience.

NANCY CAVALLERO has been a long-time participant at the center, and for the past eight years, she has been learning and practicing women's rituals, a new passion. Over the years she has served the church in many capacities, including as director of religous education at a local parish.

NORMA FERRELL is a certified instructor of Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis and Diabetes programs. She currently teaches Tai Chi for Health at The Cedars of Meadowmont, the Cornucopia Cancer Support Center, and the Integrative Health Center of Chapel Hill all in NC. Norma is massage and bodywork therapist licensed in the state of North Carolina and Nationally Certified.

STACY GROVE is a certified Health Rhythms Drum Facilitator who has collaborated with professional rhythm facilitators and medical staff using rhythm and sound for adult and children with special needs or illness. An Interfaith Minister and Spiritual Director, she has a private practice for clients seeking stress relief, spiritual guidance, and energy medicine to restore balance to the body's natural healing energies.

SUZANNE BALLANTYNE, of "Simple Practice," is a motivational coach, educator, mother, trainer, artist, writer, and spouse who practices peaceful spirit living in Cary, NC

TONYA MITCHELL PEELE is a self-renewal advocate whose mission is to empower women to achieve personal wellness through self-renewal via the written and spoken word. Her byline is: Renew your mind. Transform your life. Inspire others to live well.