Foundation Officers
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Marykaye Flatley
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Foundation Board Members
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Cindy Beers
Cindy Beers, 500 ERYT YACEP spent 18 years in the US Armed Forces and therefore has a special understanding for teaching yoga to veterans, teens, and adults living with anxiety, depression, stress and trauma. Her work with anxiety culminated in her recently published books, “Mindful Yoga for Teen Anxiety” and “Mindful Yoga for Adult Anxiety.” Cindy is currently working on her third book, “Mindful Yoga for Depression” and created the professional development training of “Mindful Yoga for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Stress.” Cindy holds a BS and MS in Leadership & Philosophy from Duquesne University.
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Janeen Christ
Recently retired from the PA Department of Corrections, Janeen Christ serves as a member of the Board of Directors at ARC. Her interests include being a part of Amethyst to develop a community of mindful learning; a haven to fortify one’s soul through workshops, meditations, celebrations, community services days, trails to hike, a labyrinth to walk and silent personal retreats. She is grateful to be a part of the Amethyst community.
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Joe Melillo
Joe Melillo has served on the Amethyst Board for about five years and has greatly enjoyed his association with its community of interesting and caring individuals. He has a strong interest in preserving nature and cultivating spirituality, and Amethyst’s property and programs provide an outlet to express these core values. He also likes to take photos, and Amethyst lends itself to that pursuit as well! In short, He feels he has given some but received more.
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Kandy Melillo
Kandy Melillo has been blessed to be a board member of the Amethyst Foundation since 2011. Her current background is energy worker, specifically with the Divine Feminine, and essential oils educator, plus she does hospice volunteer work. Kandy has found Amethyst to be a special place, a place for healing mind, body, soul, a place of Light and Love, a place of Peace. Amethyst has many sponsored and hosted events of various modalities to nurture the path; she invites you to come experience!
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Marlin Peters
Marlin is flowing with the growth and expansion of Amethyst and feels it feeds and strengthens him in ineffable ways. He has taken the lead on several projects and been gopher for others working in their leading roles and I has loved and grown from it all. Recently he learned how to make tensor rings that transform EMF into non-harmful frequency and Is passionate about creating and sharing his knowledge and finished products. Marlin feels connected to the land, the people, and the energy and is looking forward to sharing with you.
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Amethyst Community Council Members responsible for Enterprise Management and Development
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Annie KurtykaAnnie is a lover and advocate for all beings and anything natural. She holds many passions stretching from Mother Earth all the way to the cosmos, with self love, energy work, and health included. One main love and focus of hers is commUNITY. Coming together as individuals to grow and transcend solo and simultaneously as a whole. Amethyst has provided a consistent and safe space for Annie to nurture her endeavors around holistic gardening, development of awareness, and human connection. She wishes to continue to breathe life into the place that has supported her and others to thrive. Amethyst is special to her.
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Erica Jo Shaffer
Erica Jo Shaffer is a horticulturist, a landscape designer and consultant, garden speaker and blogger. She is a Reiki master with both Shaman training (with Foundation of Shamanic Studies) and Priestess training (with Institute of Modern Wisdom). Her own budding business is Wildly Crafted Woman, a creative collection of herbal potions and self care goodies. My involvement with ARC is fueled by love of the land/trees/feel of the property, and the strong community/tribe who weave their magic in this beautiful space
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Hope Hillman
Hope is a light worker and communication professional that finds serenity in nature, joy in photography, purpose in helping others, connection at the ocean and beauty in sunsets. ARC has reignited her flame from within and reconnected her with her true essence. The fulfillment she receives from the unity of the Amethyst community inspires her to serve on the ARC community council so together we can radiate this light outward to our community and inspire one another.
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Jes Meyers
Jes Meyers is a member of the Amethyst Council. She assists in event planning, managing retreat services and developing herbal products for Amethyst and the community. Reiki Master, Founder & Formulator of The Sensory Apothecary, Jes is a Holistic Certified Aromatherapist (New York Institute of Aromatic Studies) and a member of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), as well as, the Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild (HSCG). With over 25 years of Education and Professional experience in social services, Jes is an Advocate and Consultant for children & adults with Autism and Special Needs. Her love for Amethyst is guided by nature, mindfulness, and community.
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Kevin Koa
Kevin is a local musician, artist, and events coordinator. He has years of experience in content creation and brand promotion, specializing in musical and community building events. He is a co-creator of JoyRise Ecstatic Dance events held at ARC and other Venues in Central PA. He also helps with the Tiny House and Community Living projects at Amethyst. Kevin is available to the community for Music Performance and Booking services as well as Videography and Content-Creation
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Lizabeth Kurtyka
Lizabeth has found Amethyst to be a community of caring people that she immediately wanted to be part of. You will typically find her on her lap top answering emails, managing the busy calendar, and doing other administrative work in order to ensure people have a memorable stay on the property. She is a wife, mom of two amazing people and two precious dogs. Lizabeth finds peace in nature and joy in working with children and aims to be of help to others.
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Nancy Bittinger
Nancy Bittinger is the owner of Carlisle Bowenwork, Center for Wholistic Health and Wellness, board member of Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, and community counsel member of Amethyst Retreat Center. She is the mother of two adult children and one misbehaved dog. She dedicates her life to philanthropy, learning, nature, and nurturing the relationships of the people she loves.
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Zoe Miner
Zoe started as a team member on the Community Council in 2018 and as of February 2019, serves as Amethyst’s Grants Manager. Zoe is from Harrisburg, PA and earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance and a Master of Business Administration degree, both from Villanova University. Zoe started her own personal spiritual journey in 2017. She is passionate about self-growth, human connection, humans' connection to the Earth, as well as improving the lives of those around her and her community; this is how she found Amethyst. Amethyst has been a safe, comforting home where she continues to learn and grow. Zoe is certified in Mental Health First Aid.
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