Events
Jeff Thomsen
I paint representationally and mostly in oils, both scenes observed and those imagined. I am sometimes inspired by music, often by animals, and always by the atmospheric play of light falling throughout the day and drifting away at night. I like a sense of narrative and feeling of place and character, and so I attempt […]
Kya Johnson
Kya is a faith-driven therapist who is passionate about helping others grow emotionally and spiritually. As a young Black woman, she values creating safe, welcoming, holistically healing spaces rooted in compassion and hope. She also teaches liturgical dance, honoring God through movement and service to her community.
Millicent Sparks
Millicent Sparks has been portraying Harriet Tubman since 2002 and considers this legendary figure to be her signature character. Ms. Sparks is a lifelong history buff and develops and produces historically accurate living history performance programs (Millicent Sparks Productions, Inc.) with special emphasis on the African American Experience.
Peter Newitt
Peter Newitt (affectionately known as "Pete") says he is an immigrant who was born with an artistic DNA strand. At the age of 4, he was attempting to duplicate drawings from children’s books in his birthplace of England. He was soon in a healthy competition with his identical twin brother, who grew to become a […]
Mark Kramer
Raised just a block down from John Coltrane's home, Mark Kramer enjoys a productive, colorful, and creative career as an improvising pianist (live performance - clubs and concerts - and recording), arranger-composer, producer/engineer, and occasional educator. Jazz Style is METAMODERN* Impossibly melodic + technically-adroit + oscillates between understated to fully-stated modernism and postmodernism - - - paying homage to […]
Leslie Burrs
Jazz and Classical Composer, Performing and Recording Artist Composer, flutist and Philadelphia native Leslie Savoy Burrs signed a three-album re-release, international jazz record contract with the Paris record label, Libreville Records. Including a duo album with Jazz Great, Kenny Barron titled: IMPRESSIONS OF ANOTHER YOU. CARVINGS released on vinyl and streaming platforms features Burrs’ […]
Cyndy Pappaterra, M.A., LCADC
Cyndy is a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor in private practice. She holds a Master’s Degree in Holistic Health from Georgian Court University and a B.A. from Temple University. Cyndy has served as Drug and Alcohol Coordinator for Human Services of Burlington County, Addictions Counselor at Providence House of Catholic Charities, and Adjunct Professor […]
Stephen Pappaterra, Esq.
Steve has a diverse background as an attorney, wealth management executive, professor, and professional drummer. He is Co-Founder and President of Syncopate Creative, LLC, a consulting firm that provides creative direction on presentations, positioning, and performance for professional services firms. In addition to practicing law at two prominent regional law firms in New Jersey and […]
Kathleen S. Burns, Esq.
Kathy assists clients with their estate and long-term care planning and guides fiduciaries in the administration of trusts and estates. She focuses primarily on estate matters, helping clients to develop effective plans to meet their estate and long-term care goals, and assisting trustees, executors and estate administrators in navigating the probate process and preparing all […]
Duane A. Carter, EdD
Dr. Carter is the president of the Value Growth Group, which specialize in value enhancement and growth opportunities for organizations. His proven experience in strategy, business development, operations, organizational effectiveness, and finance helps organizations grow and improve product and services that lead to increased market value. Prior to leading the Value Growth Group, he was […]
Cathleen Cohen
Cathleen Cohen was the 2019 Poet Laureate of Montgomery County, PA. She created the We the Poets program for children from diverse cultural and faith communities (www.theartwell.org) and has taught students and educators in the USA and Israel. She teaches poetry and painting to adults through local venues, including Ritualwell (Reconstructing Judaism), Or Zarua, and […]
Gloria F. Donnelly, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCPP
Gloria Donnelly is a longstanding proponent of self-care and resilience building strategies beginning with her book, Coping with Stress: RN’s Survival Sourcebook Medical Economics Press, 1983 and most recently, with Dr. R. Wicks, Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice, Oxford University Press, 2021. As the recently retired Editor in Chief of the refereed […]
Robert Wicks, PsyD
Dr. Robert Wicks has spoken on his major areas of expertise—resilience, self-care, and the prevention of secondary stress (the pressures encountered in reaching out to others)—on Capitol Hill to Members of Congress and their Chiefs of Staff, led a course in resilience in Beirut for relief workers brought there from Aleppo, Syria, spoken at Johns […]
Warren B. Cooper
PEACE PROTAGONIST & PERFORMANCE ARTIST Warren B. Cooper has been a professional musician since the age of 9. With roots in a wide diaspora of traditions, his performance presentation is a gumbo of distinctive artistry. As a vocal specialist, he reaches to give voice to the matters of Spiritual Awakening, Human Rights, and the Sanctity […]
Gail Morrison-Hall
A Philadelphia native, Gail attended Tyler School of Art (Temple University) on full scholarship, graduating with a BFA and certification in education. She later graduated from Arcadia University with a MA ed +60 graduate credits. She spent the first part of her career as an art educator, helping K-8 students learn about and make art. She has […]
Helen David Brancato, IHM
Sister Helen David Brancato, IHM studied portrait painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and a variety of visual art forms at The Tyler School of Art of Temple University. Working as a painter, printmaker, and illustrator, she has exhibited professionally primarily in the Philadelphia and New York areas and taught visual arts […]
Deidre Anderson PhD
Dr. Deidre “D” Anderson is an award-winning writer and leadership coach who travels the world inspiring people from all walks of life to break through barriers and achieve more than they ever dreamed possible. A sought-after motivational speaker and trainer, Dr. “D” is committed to helping others discover their purpose and maximize their potential. She […]
Christine Konopelski, SSJ
Sister Christine Konopelski is a Sister of St. Joseph trained as a Spiritual Director by the Sisters of Mercy at Cranaleith and the Sisters of St. Joseph at Francis House of Prayer. Using various traditions - Ignatian, Salesian, Franciscan, etc - she helps people meet and deepen their relationship with their God, embracing God's mercy and […]