- Poet-in-Residence Teaching Artist with Silvermine Art Partners, Bridgeport, CT and Norwalk, CT, 2022 – present
- Guest Lecturer ay Baylor University, Waco, TX and The University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 2023 – present
- Carriage Barn Arts Center, New Canaan, CT, 2024
- Pequot Library, Southport, CT, Creative Writing Workshops, 2015 – 2016
- Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT, Creative Writing Group, Fairfield, CT, 2009 – 2016
- Sacred Heart University, Adjunct Instructor Art and Design, Fairfield, CT, 1988 – 1993
- Taught K-12 in a variety of educational, art, community, and cultural centers, 1971 – 1982
Selected Past Speeches & Workshops
Art, Marketing, Business, Writing, Writer’s Platforms
Arts Count Day, Bridgeport, CT Public Schools
Fairfield Public Library, Wednesday Writing Critique Group, led year-round for seven years
Pequot Library, Influential Women Who Shape and Inspire Our Lives and Our Writing
Darien Library, Self-Publishing Panel Discussion, Promoting Your Book
Fairfield Public Library, Write On! Hands-On Help in Building Your Writer’s Platform
Darien Library, Create a Writer’s Platform: Why You Need One and How to Build It
See Create a Writer’s Platform video here!
Fairfield Public Library, Building a Writer’s Platform
Fairfield Public Library, Winter Words Writers Conference, Introduction of Marcela Landres, The Manuscript Madrina
Voice America Radio, Blogging for Business and More
The National Society of American Pen Women, Effective Marketing Skills
Women in Management, The Power of Networking
Women in Management, Managing Diversity
Creativity, Stress Management, Life Balance, Well-being
Greenwich Hospital, Journaling – For Comfort, Guidance and Inspiration
University of Connecticut, What is Balance ( . . . and Where Can I Get Some)?
Sacred Heart University Nursing, Complementary Modalities in Health Care
Sacred Heart University, Feng Shui: Creating a Harmonious Environment
Center for Hope, Journaling – A Healing Path Through Illness and Grief
St. Luke’s Church, Women’s Organization, Accessing Joy and Laughter in Life
Holistic Mom’s Network, Creating Inner Peace on the Journey of Motherhood
Comstock Community Center, Creativity and Well-being
Passion Project, Listening to Your Life Speak
The Center for Creativity & Wellness, Mind-Body-Spirit Awareness
Greenfield Hills Congregational Church, for Women at Work (W@W) Find Your Message
The Center for Creativity & Wellness, Discovering Your Creativity
The Center for Creativity & Wellness, Using Intuition for Guidance, Health and Healing
First Presbyterian Church, for Women at the Well, Humor, Healing and Spirit
The Stamford Art Society, Stamford Museum, Art and Creativity
Pymander Bookstore and Learning Center, Create a Stress-free Holiday Season!
The Women’s Center, Therapeutic Applications of Natural Healing Modalities
Guided Imagery, Meditation
American Cancer Society Annual Conference, Embracing Life in the New Millennium
American Cancer Society Annual Conference, Meditation and Stress Management
Sacred Heart University, Meditation and Stress Management
Norwalk Community College, Meditation for Healing and Insight
Breast Cancer Survival Center, Guided Imagery for Relaxation and Well-being
Breast Cancer Survival Center, Guided Imagery
The Center for Creativity & Wellness, Feed Your Soul® Meditation
The Graphic Artists Guild, The Art of Sublime Relaxation
Fairfield Wellness Center, Meditation and Wellness
Dreams
Fairfield University, Dream Analysis
Fairfield University, Your Nighttime Dreams, WVOF88.5 FM
Unitarian Church of Westport, Dreamwork
Unitarian Church of Westport, The Honesty of Nighttime Dreams
The Center for Creativity & Wellness, Understanding the Wisdom of Nighttime Dreams
The Methodist Church, LOGOS group, The Process of Dreamwork
Quintile Bookstore and Educational Center, The Dream Gift
Quintile Bookstore and Educational Center, Dreams
Social Justice
YWCA, How Teens Can Be Helped Today
East Coast YWCA Conference, Combating Racism Today
President’s National Conference, Children and Youth, Washington, DC What Youth Want?
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