Education
High School Graduate - Alton Senior High Alton, Illinois 1983
Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University Bloomington, IN 1987
Major-Telecommunications / Minor-Psychology
Studied harp as an Elective with Susanne McDonald and Linda Wood
Associations, Memberships and Titles
Honored Member of the Biltmore Who's Who 2009 Registry
American Harp Society
ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)
Kappa Delta Sorority, Sigma Upsilon Chapter
Illinois’ Junior Miss 1983
National Talent Winner, America’s Junior Miss Competition 1983
Professional Experience
Professional harpist for 35 years managing all aspects of entrepreneurial business
- Recipient of numerous awards for musical talent
- Performed for hundreds of private, corporate and community events
- Extensive experience playing in orchestras, choral groups, and small chamber ensembles
- Developed relationship with Inner-Self Stores (owned by Sara Lee) and traveled around the
country to promote CDs in each store
- Songwriter and Recording Artist with 6 solo harp CDs and various musical CD collaborations
- 2006 Just Plain Folks Music Awards Nominee for Best Solo Instrumental Song, “Expression 3” from A Space Within. Nominated from a field of 25,500 albums and 350,000+ songs, lyrics and videos from over 100 countries.
March – August, 2006: Talk Radio Show Host, “Awaken to YourSelfTM”
- Created format for 60 minute radio show
- Hosted the weekly 60 minute radio program for 6 months
- Developed advertising/sponsorship relationships
- Scheduled guest interviews
- Developed internet website: www.awakentoyourself.com
2001 to Present: Founder and Executive Director – Scientific Arts Foundation – St. Louis, MO
The Scientific Arts Foundation is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that supports the value of creative expression through research, education and community outreach programs.
- Responsible for the creation of the mission, vision and direction of the foundation
- Established a 9 member Board of Directors from various professions
- Collaborated with William Collins, Ph.D. in the development of 2 initial pilot study research projects exploring impact of solo harp music on cancer patients
- Conducted media interviews with television stations, radio stations, internet stations and newspapers
- Developed internet website: www.scientificartsfoundation.org
- Directly report to the Board of Directors and provide written reports related to financials, new projects, volunteer activities and community connections via meetings and email correspondence
- Currently developing clinical research with collaborating scientists, physicians and researchers
1992 to Present: Vice President - Blue Star Productions, Inc.(new name for West End Productions, Inc.) – St. Louis, MO
- Recording artist – solo harp musical CDs
- Coordinate CD sales and marketing – individual sales and corporate CD sponsorship programs
- Implement training presentations and workshops on Vibrational Awareness
- New product development and training of self-empowerment process
1987 – 1992: Officer and Production Coordinator – West End Productions, Inc. – St. Louis, MO
- Responsible for pre-production scheduling and budgeting of video production projects
- Off-line editor for video productions: commercials, fund raisers, documentaries, political ads
- Music editor for all video productions
- Music Director / Coordinator of Lifetime Television’s Weddings of a Lifetime pilot programs
- Scheduled and coordinated live musical entertainment for fairs and festivals
Presentations - Vibrational Awareness - The Healing Power of Music
2000
International Harp Therapy Conference Richmond, VA
2001
National Hospice and Palliative Care Conference Indianapolis, IN
2002
Maryville University, Music Therapy Department St. Louis, MO
Alton Memorial Hospital Chaplains Alton, IL
Dardene Presbyterian Church O’Fallon, MO
Alton Memorial Hospital Nurses Alton, IL
St. John’s Mercy Hospice St. Louis, MO
A Gathering Place Massage School Graduation St. Louis, MO
Ladue Chapel Stephen Ministry St. Louis, MO
Pathways to Wellness Alton, IL
2003
Gather the Women St. Louis, MO
Clayton-Ladue Rotary Club Ladue, MO
Hospice Volunteer Symposium St. Louis, MO
St. Anthony’s Wellness Center Cancer Survivor Dinner Alton, IL
AMC Cancer Research, A Day of Caring St. Louis, MO
St. Anthony’s Wholistic Health Fair St. Louis, MO
Eliot Chapel Adult Speakers Series Kirkwood, MO
Well Life Weekend – Together Support Group Eureka, MO
Florissant Valley Music Appreciation Class Florissant, MO
2004
Volunteer Hospice Symposium St. Louis, MO
AMC Cancer Research, Day of Caring St. Louis, MO
A Gathering Place Massage Therapy School St. Louis, MO
Wellness Community St. Louis, MO
Lighthouse for the Blind St. Louis, MO
Ethical Society – Adult Speakers Series St. Louis, MO
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, Cancer Luncheon St. Louis, MO
St. Anthony’s Wholistic Expo St. Louis, MO
Midwest Regional Conference on End of Life Care Kansas City, MO
Lighthouse Hospice Cherry Hill, NJ
St. Anthony’s Wellness Program St. Louis, MO
Great Shapes Health Club for Women St. Louis, MO
2005
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, Cancer Luncheon St. Louis, MO
Hospice Bereavement Coordinators Meeting St. Louis, MO
Cancer Support Group, Medical West St. Louis, MO
Society for Transplant Social Workers Conference Salt Lake City, UT
Longenburger Horizon of Hope Luncheon St. Louis, MO
University Club Women’s Luncheon St. Louis, MO
St. Anthony’s Holistic Health Fair St. Louis, MO
Missouri Baptist Grief Support Volunteer Training St. Louis, MO
Lighthouse Hospice, Caring for the Caregivers Cherry Hill, NJ
2006
Missouri Baptist Grief Support Volunteer Training St. Louis, MO
Women’s Sangha St. Louis, MO
St. John’s Medical Center, Cancer Luncheon St. Louis, MO
Contours Express Health Club for Women St. Louis, MO
Women’s Connection Network St. Louis, MO
St. Anthony’s Medical Center St. Louis, MO
Pastoral Care Retreat St. Louis, MO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance St. Louis, MO
Ethical Society Presentation St. Louis, MO
Craig Elementary School St. Louis, MO
St. Anthony’s Holistic Health Fair St. Louis, MO
Greater St. Louis Hospice Organization Chaplains St. Louis, MO
2007
Alton Community Service League Alton, IL
Aurora Health Care, West Allis Memorial Hospital West Allis, WI
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center Oncology Nurses St. Louis, MO
Heartland Hospice Legacy Program St. Louis, MO
Spa for Your Soul Day St. Louis, MO
Logan College of Chiropractic – Women’s Studies Class St. Louis, MO
Missouri Baptist College Recital Hour for Music Majors St. Louis, MO
Spirit Seeker Wholistic Expo St. Louis, MO
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center Nurse Managers St. Louis, MO
Alton Memorial Hospital Women’s Wellness Fair Alton, IL
2008
The Wellness Community of Greater St. Louis St. Louis, MO
The Center for Spiritual Living St. Louis, MO
Art from the Heart - St. Louis Science Center St. Louis, MO
St. John's Mercy Medical Center-Infusion Unit Nurses St. Louis, MO
The Women of Dardenne Presbyterian Church St. Louis, MO
Greater St. Louis Hospice Organization Grief Conference St. Louis, MO
St. Mary's Health Center Breast Cancer Support Group St. Louis, MO
The Gatesworth Senior Living "Questers" Group St. Louis, MO
The Wellness Community of Greater St. Louis St. Louis, MO
Celebration for Cancer Survivors, DePaul Hospital St. Louis,MO
St. Louis Science Center - Science Cafe St. Louis, MO
Seeds of Hope-National Conference for Bereaved Parents St. Louis, MO
St. John's Mercy Medical Center-Heart Hospital Nurses St. Louis, MO
St. John's Mercy Medical Center Breast Support Group St. Louis, MO
Maryville University - Music Therapy Students St. Louis, MO
St. Anthony's Hospice House Staff St. Louis,MO
St. John's Mercy Medical Center-Oncology Nurses St. Louis, MO
2009
Visitation Academy-Fine Arts Day St. Louis, MO
Int'l Harp Therapy Program Prof. Dev. Conference San Diego, CA
9th Annual Cancer Wellness Fair St. Louis, MO
St. Louis University Honors Program Students St. Louis, MO
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and
Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, MO
A Touch of Health - Fair and Concert Boonville, MO
Lake St. Charles Retirement Community St. Louis, MO
Healing Sound Conference & Expo Louisville, KY
St. Louis World Sacred Music Festival St. Louis, MO
St. Martin's Episcopal Church-Health & Wellness Fair Ellisville, MO
Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa - Town and Country St. Louis, MO
Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa - Clayton St. Louis, MO
First Presbyterian Church Alton, IL
2010
St. Martin's Episcopal Church Stephen Ministers Ellisville, MO
The Family Center's "Women of Compassion" Tea St. Louis, MO
Community Service – freely sharing music and information within the community
2002
Relay for Life – Cancer Survivors Alton, IL
Miriam Foundation Fund Raiser Tea Frontenac, MO
Spirit Seeker Wholistic Expo Webster Groves, MO
Jeudevine Center Gala Fund Raiser Dinner Frontenac, MO
2003
Healing Day – A Gathering Place Massage School St. Louis, MO
Scott Air Force Base – The Exchange O’Fallon, IL
Spirit Seeker Wholistic Expo St. Louis, MO
Cancer Wellness Fair, Wellness Community St. Louis, MO
Ovarian Cancer Coalition – After Glow St. Louis, MO
Surviving Grief Conference St. Louis, MO
Healing Hearts – A Gathering Place St. Louis, MO
2004
Pathways Hospice Surviving Grief Symposium Hillsboro, MO
Cancer Wellness Fair, Wellness Community St. Louis, MO
Whole & Healthy Woman’s Event, St. Anthony’s St. Louis, MO
Wellness Community Grand Opening St. Louis, MO
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center St. Louis, MO
Jewish Film Festival Frontenac, MO
St. Anthony’s Cancer Survivor Event St. Louis, MO
St. Louis Children’s Hospital St. Louis, MO
VA Medical Center, Post Traumatic Stress Support Group Jefferson Barracks, MO
Lighthouse for the Blind St. Louis, MO
St. Joseph Grief Symposium Kirkwood, MO
St. Anthony’s Cancer Center St. Louis, MO
Women in Charge St. Louis, MO
Spirit Seeker Wholistic Expo St. Louis, MO
Scott Air Force Base – The Exchange O’Fallon, IL
Youthbridge Fund Raiser St.Louis, MO
2005
Siteman Cancer Center Chemotherapy Infusion Unit St. Louis, MO
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center St. Louis, MO
St. Anthony’s Grief Symposium St. Louis, MO
BJC Center for Advanced Medicine, Transplant floor St. Louis, MO
Lighthouse for the Blind St. Louis, MO
VA Medical Center, Post Traumatic Stress Support Group Jefferson Barracks, MO
Spirit Seeker Wholistic Expo St. Louis, MO
Hospice Volunteer Symposium St. Louis, MO
Scott Air Force Base – The Exchange O’Fallon, IL
St. Anthony’s Cancer Evening St. Louis, MO
Women’s Connection Network St. Louis, MO
Greater St. Louis Hospice Organization Symposium St. Louis, MO
“Notes from Home” Sheldon Concert Series St. Louis, MO
2006
Lighthouse for the Blind St. Louis, MO
Youthbridge Fund Raiser St. Louis, MO
Awaken to YourSelfTM Radio Show Host St. Louis, MO
Surviving Grief Symposium St. Louis, MO
St. Anthony’s Fern & Russell F. deGreff Hospice House St. Louis, MO
Spirit Seeker Wholistic Expo St. Louis, MO
Missouri Heart Gallery Project-helping children in foster care St. Louis, MO
Greater St. Louis Hospice Organization Symposium St. Louis, MO
Forest Park Hospital St. Louis, MO
St. Anthony’s Something Special for Women’s Event Fenton, MO
St. Anthony’s Women’s Specialty Center Opening St. Louis, MO
Lighthouse for the Blind St. Louis, MO
Little Patriots Embraced St. Louis, MO
“Notes from Home” Sheldon Concert Series St. Louis, MO
2007
Haven House Auction and Fund Raiser St. Louis, MO
Rainbows for Kids St. Louis, MO
Missouri Baptist Cancer Center St. Louis, MO
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Cancer Wellness Fair St. Louis, MO
Spirit Seeker Wholistic Expo St. Louis, MO
"Safe & Sound" Concert for The Women's Safe House St. Louis, MO
2008
8th Annual Cancer Wellness Fair St. Louis, MO
"Safe & Sound" Concert for the Women's Safe House St. Louis, MO
2009
The Tools of Coping: Healing Through Grief and Loss St. Louis, MO
Workshop offered by St. Anthony's Hospice
A Gathering Place Wellness Education Center St. Louis, MO
St. Mary's Hospital Cancer Survivor Luncheon St. Louis, MO
David C. Pratt Cancer Center -St. John's Mercy St. Louis, MO
Media Interviews about “Vibrational Awareness”, Musical CDs, & Scientific Arts Foundation Projects
Radio:
Y-98 FM. St. Louis, MO. Sunday Night Chill Out with Host, Tim Burt. January 2006; December 2006.
AM920-WGNU. St. Louis, MO. Awaken to YourSelfTM. 60 min. Talk Radio Program March-August 2006.
AM550-KTRS. St. Louis, MO. Host, George Noory. December 2002.
AM1570-WBGZ. Alton, IL. Host, Bradford Long. February 2001; February 2003.
Television:
NBC Affiliate, KSDK Channel 5 News, St. Louis, MO. November 2006.
Featured Healthbeat Story: Harp Music May Offer Health Benefits by Kay Quinn
ABC Affiliate, Fox 2 News, St. Louis, MO. December 2002; March 2003; June 2005.
CBS Affiliate, KMOV Channel 4 News, St. Louis, MO. December 2002; March 2003; December 2003.
Charter Communications 30 minute Cable Show, St. Louis, MO
Guidelines for Mental Health with Psychologist Ann Crowley
· October 2005. Vibrational Awareness
· January 2007. Awaken to YourSelf…through Harmony
· February 2007. Awaken to YourSelf…through Expression
· March 2007. Awaken to YourSelf…through Balance
* July 2009 - Awaken to Yourself...through Creative Expression
* October 2009 - Awaken to Yourself...through the Elements
Print:
The St. Louis Business Journal, May 16-22, 2008.
St. John's, St. Anthony's Add Holistic Healing Touch
The Healthy Planet, St. Louis, MO. January 2007.
Sound Advice: The Secret To The Secret by Chriss Ann Bowman
The Boston Globe, Boston, MA. December 2006.
A Harpist’s Practice in Sound Therapy by Peter Schworm.
St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis, MO. November 2006.
Healthbeat: Soothing Harp Music May Provide Therapeutic Benefits by Kay Quinn
The Alton Telegraph, Alton, IL. April 2006.
Healing Harpist Takes It To The Airwaves by Jill Moon
Energy Times, Reno, NV. November/December 2005
Good Vibrations: Music Therapy Can Help the Body and Mind Sing a Healthy Tune by Karyn Maier
Spirit Seeker, St. Louis, MO. September 2005.
Book Review: I Will Always Be With You by Marti Soler
The Alton Telegraph, Alton, IL. April 2005.
Harpist’s Song Translates To Book by Dave Whaley
St. Louis Post Dispatch, St, Louis, MO. January 2005.
Music Hath Charms To Soothe the Pain of Cancer Treatment by Patricia Corrigan
The Alton Telegraph, Alton, IL. November 2004.
Local Harpist Expresses Emotions With New CD by Dave Whaley
All For You, Chicago, IL. March 2004.
Harp Therapy: An Ancient Instrument Comes of Age by Anita Quick
The Alton Telegraph, Alton, IL. November 2003.
Local Harpist Records Christmas CD by Dave Whaley
St. Louis Post Dispatch, St Charles County Post, St. Louis, MO. April 2002.
Creve Coeur Harpist Promotes the Healing Value of Music by Esther Talbot Fenning.
St. Louis Suburban Journals, West County Journal, St. Louis, MO. October 2002.
Musician Says Melodies Can Help Lesson Maladies by Kate Miller.
St. Louis Suburban Journals, Chesterfield Journal, St. Louis, MO. October 2002.
St. Louis Musician Believes Melodies Can Lesson Maladies by Kate Miller
The Alton Telegraph, Alton, IL. October 2002.
Harpist Hopes To Heal With Music by Dave Whaley
The Alton Telegraph, Alton, IL. October 2001.
Healing Harp: Daughter’s Music from the Heart May Help Others Through Times of Illness by Dave Whaley
West End-Clayton Word, St. Louis, MO. December 1999.
‘2000 Reasons to Celebrate’ Showcases Top St. Louis Women Musicians by Eileen Duggan
Internet Radio:
The Empower Hour with Host, Susan Shanerman, July 2006.
Global Talk Radio with Host, Dan McFarland, June 2005
Inspire radio show for breast cancer survivors, January 2008
Internet Articles:
Kappa Delta Newsletter-Fulfilling Her Destiny
Harp Therapy, An Ancient Instrument Comes of Age by Anita Quick
Don’t Stop Playing by Raphael Weisman
Published Works
Solo Harp CDs
New Love “awaken to yourself” solo harp CD © 2000
I Will Always Be With You 3-track audio CD © 2002
Christmas Love “celebrating the child within” solo harp CD © 2003
A Space Within solo harp CD © 2004
Love and Gratitude solo harp CD © 2006
The Magic Mirror-Inspired Reflections solo harp CD © 2006
DREAMS "the love within" solo harp CD (c) 2007
3 Gateways - Body Mind Spirit solo harp CD (c) 2008
In the Light of Love solo harp CD (c) 2009
Books
I Will Always Be With You illustrated book/CD set © 2005
Articles, Columns, Poems
The Harp Therapy Journal, Fall 2007, Update on Development of a Clinical Research Study
Harp Column, September/October 2006. Advice Column-Contributing Professional
The Harp Therapy Journal, Summer 2006. Awakening and Sharing Gifts
Spirit Seeker, November 2005. Another Part of Me
The Harp Therapy Journal, Winter 2002-03. New Developments.
The Harp Therapy Journal, Summer 2002. My Personal Journey with the Harp
Internet E-Books
SerentiyPathways.com, 2006 Vibrational Awareness
Professional Collaborations
Gossamer Wings-Free to just...Be descriptive imagery and harp CD (c) 2008 with Bonnie Snyder
Simply Beautiful voice and harp CD © 2004 with vocalist Bridgette Kossor
Angels We Have Heard On High voice and harp CD © 2002 with vocalist Sharen Camille
Original solo harp music licensed to the following projects:
Soothing Soundpaths to Serenity CD by Bonnie Snyder, Ed.S., CPC
Anchoring Prosperity CD by Elyse Hope Killoran
Hands On Protocol for Healing after Trauma, Accident or Surgery DVD by Cynthia C. Paley, MS, LMT
Products by Sandy Jost, Ph.D.- Guided Imagery Specialist
* Your Body, Your Mind, & Their Link to Your Health book/CD set
* The LAST Thing This World Needs Is ANOTHER Weight Loss Program book/CD set
* Imagine: Lifting Up CD
* Imagine: A Gift for the Caregiver CD
Gentle Yoga for Recovery and Beyond - Exclusive Yoga with Camille Kittrell
Go South for Animal Index, A Poetry Score - Poetry by Stefene Russell, Score Produced by Matt Fuller and Chris King
Our Sacred Passage-A Caregiver's Thoughts & Guided Meditation by Marti Soler and Sharon Clark
Performed on the following CDs
Let the Love Shine © 2005 Bridgette Kossor
I Am Enough © 2003 Bridgette Kossor
Sherry! The Broadway Musical © 2003 Angel Records
The Gift of Hope © 2001 Michelle DeFabio/ Music for Missions
2000 Reasons To Celebrate © 1999 National Cancer Prevention Fund
Personal Information
I’m 45 years old and have been married 17 magical years to my best friend and soul mate, John Camie. I'm the mother of two wonderful boys, ages 16 and 12, who are forever showing me the beauty, joy and purpose of life.
