Amethyst Foundation Inc. Trustees
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Lizabeth Kurtyka
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Marykaye Flatley
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Karen Kovacs
Karen Kovacs is passionate about serving the greater good and the development of conscious community. Amethyst’s evolving purpose, programs, and community of innovators is a source of inspiration and joy for her. Karen is retired from the for-profit corporate world with more than 25 years of experience in business development and project management. She holds a Professional Project Management certification. Karen serves as a Trustee of the Amethyst Foundation and is a member of the Amethyst Community Council.
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Jes Meyers
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Amethyst Community Council Members responsible for Programs and Services
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. Her 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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Nicole SharkeyNicole Sharkey is a member of the Amethyst Community Council. Over the past few years, she has created several events including Women's Wellness Weekends and the Earth Love Festival. Currently she prepares meals for ARC's Personal Retreat Weekends and provides massage therapy for retreat guests. Nicole is a licensed massage therapist and the proud mama of a sweet 7 year old boy. After traveling the world, Nicole returned to her home state in 2016. She enjoys dancing, being in the woods and water, and spending time with the people she loves.
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