Archives: Firesouls
Timothy Douglas
Timothy is Program Manager and farmer at Bon Secours Urban Farm in East Baltimore. Prior to this, he worked at The Greener Garden Urban Farm and Community Gardens, in the same neighborhood. At Bon Secours Urban Farm, Timothy runs Workforce Development programs and training in Landscaping and Construction. Nature is the place where Timothy feels…
Jennifer Brehm
A seasoned leader in museum educational programs, she brings more than 25 years of experience from outstanding local cultural institutions such as the Independence Seaport Museum, Shofuso Japanese House & Garden, Valley Forge, and Historic Mount Vernon. In her recent role at the Barnes Foundation, Brehm launched a partnership with the School District of Philadelphia,…
Bryan Ibrafall Wright
Bryan has dedicated a large portion of his life to the work of creating, building, maintaining, and educating people on the power of nature. He has worked in the field of agriculture and ecological preservation for many years as a consultant, director, manager, farmer, and organizer. As a Firesoul and founding member of the Indigo…
Beth Wolff
Beth serves as pastor at Clarksburg Church. She believes that the world is a sacred place. Even in the darkest, most forgotten spaces… For Beth, being in nature, specifically gardening, is an activity that is spiritual and healing. As an advocate in her community, she is passionate about helping to provide her community with the…
Melodee Colbert Kean
Melodee is a restaurant owner, community leader, and connector. She served as Mayor of Joplin, MO from 2012-2014. Her Sacred Place serves as a space of remembrance and reflection for the Joplin community, providing a place for people to process and heal from the devastation caused by an EF5 mile-wide tornado that tore through the…
Kate Culzoni
Kate Culzoni the current PTO President for Cesar Chavez Dual Spanish Immersion elementary school in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Her interest is transforming a part of the school grounds to connect, grow, reflect and learn for students and the surrounding community….
Christina Marsh
Christina Marsh is an advocate and artist that connects communities through artistic expression, collaboration, and restorative practices. As an Artist in Residence, she has worked in several states utilizing art as a method of connecting communities and individuals to their visual representation and narrative. Christina has also partnered with several non-profits serving as an administrator…
Sarah Ryan
Sarah Ryan has been deeply involved in the mission of The Light House since 2015 when she began volunteering with the organization’s food and employment training programs. During this time, and while also serving as the Parent Association Chair at an Annapolis area school, Ms. Ryan facilitated a valuable school lunch program partnership for The…
Austin Auclair
Austin is a game designer who professionally spends his time building scavenger hunt walking tours to encourage people to explore and interact with the world around them. As a Firesoul, Austin is passionate about maintaining and advocating for his community and Sacred Place. …
Prithi Chandra
Prithi Chandra is the Senior Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at the Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Through her role at the Museum, she works to bring programs to life by uniting philanthropy with the Museum’s educational, cultural, and artistic vision. As a lifelong Philadelphian, she also believes in the power of…
