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
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
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 Cneter-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 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
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
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 YourSelfTM…through Harmony
· February 2007. Awaken to YourSelfTM…through Expression
· March 2007. Awaken to YourSelfTM…through Balance
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
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