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Ramzi Aboujaoude is an award-winning, board-certified urogynecologist and OB/GYN, specializing in urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders at the Urogynecology Center at Virginia Physicians for Women. Dr. Aboujaoude is passionate about improving women’s quality of life and helping guide them toward individualized treatment options. He is highly regarded in the Richmond community.
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Melissa Ackley LCSW, is Prevention Services Manager at Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services and co-chair of the Chesterfield Suicide Awareness and Prevention Coalition.
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Annette Alabaster was fascinated with her grandmother's unique carriage wheel garden as a child and the wonder of seeing a flower at four years of age has never left her. In her 40s she became interested in floral design and took a week-long crash course with a well-known floral designer where she learned to make many styles of arrangements and attended lectures. Next, she took two semesters of classes at Northern Virginia Community College, which included how to create head gear and corsages for weddings. While still living in Northern Virginia, she gained hands-on experience working for some very temperamental florists and now she is excited to share her knowledge and experience with other LLI members. Annette hopes that through her courses you will gain a deeper appreciation of God's eternal gift to us - the beauty of his incredible design! Annette has been an LLI member since 2010.
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John Allen is a retired high school teacher who has been working with the boy scouts since 2009. He began teaching shooting sports to youth in 2015 and became the Shooting Sports Summer Camp Area Head in 2017. Shortly after that, John was named the Heart of Virginia Shooting Sports Committee Chairman. In an effort to expand shooting sports activities at the Council reservation in Goochland County, John started teaching range safety officer and basic firearm safety classes to adults to increase the qualified instructors needed for running a year-round shooting sports program.
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Diane Andrews is a licensed Real Estate Agent who specializes in working with senior adults looking to downsize and make a lifestyle change. She is a designated Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES,) and focuses on how to “age in place” by making your home safe and accessible. Diane is also a certified stager who assists in decluttering and setting up homes in preparation for sale. She has been an LLI member since 2021.
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Daniel Arkin will someday figure out what he wants to be when he grows up. His experiences to date include landscape architecture, regional planning, non-profits, flying, welding, fixing, adventuring, and advocating for the role of technology in our lives. He is best known as a storytelling technology educator, having presented cutting edge topics at conferences and classrooms, encouraging adult learners on anything and everything. Nowadays, he splits his energy between evolving outdoor spaces on his three-acre property in the suburbs of Chester and teaching courses which address an ever-growing collection of topics. His classes are always packed with valuable information sandwiched between a healthy amount of humor and sarcasm. Danny has been an LLI member since 2018.
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Amy Armstrong PhD, is an associate professor with the VCU College of Health Professions in Rehabilitation Counseling. She received an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University and a PhD in Education from VCU. Amy provides training related to well-being, positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, and leadership. She enjoys traveling, the water, her dog Callie, and her family and friends. She also loves to laugh.
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Cindy Arnold is a librarian at the Chesterfield County Public Library Midlothian branch. She has a Masters in Library Science from Louisiana State University and has worked as a librarian since 2001 both in public and school libraries. Cindy enjoys assisting people as they pursue their learning goals. She has lived in Midlothian since 2003 and likes exploring all that Virginia has to offer.
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Paul Aron is an editor and writer for The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Formerly an editor at Doubleday and an executive editor at Simon and Schuster, he is the author of, among other books, “American Stories.”
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Brian Austin PhD, is a retired professor of psychology who, earlier in his career, practiced as a clinical psychologist. His passion for studio art blossomed when he became a member of LLI. In whichever medium he uses, Brian finds that the joy of painting and drawing is contagious and he looks forward to sharing his passion for creative expression with others in the classroom.
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Charles Barron is a retired US Army Officer, holds a BS in Business Administration from Jacksonville State University and an MS in Logistics Management from Florida Institution of Technology. He also holds a certificate for teaching English as a second language. Charles has 10 years of experience working with and training members of the Saudi Arabian military in logistics and cultural awareness. As a United States military contractor, working in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, he taught American workers and third country nationals (TCNs) Cultural Awareness, simple Arabic script (Arabic letters, Arabic phonetics recognizing/reading English words written in Arabic Script) and most useful basic spoken Arabic words and phrases.
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John Bennett PhD, is a Midlothian resident, an Engineering Professor Emeritus, and a returning LLI Instructor (who prefers to facilitate, rather than instruct.) John is a believer in Lifelong Learning and a proponent of discussion among people with diverse points of view. He has been an LLI member since 2018.
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Mary Berry has been a member of LLI since 2008. She wanted to be a tap dancer since age 12 but had to wait until age 64. It was well worth the wait. It’s a great class and great fun!
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Pamela Biasca Losada MS, PCC-ICF has worked directly with clients for over 20 years, and has been a psychologist, business owner, coach, speaker, author, and immersive guided meditation facilitator. Pamela helps clients overcome things like chronic stress, people-pleasing, and perfectionism, so they can lead lives of ultimate joy, wellness, and fulfillment. Additionally, she provides coaching at multiple companies, facilitates workshops and seminars, and has been a guest on several podcasts.
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Donna Blackwell was raised in Northern Virginia and has lived her life advocating for civil and human rights. She was a co-founder of Black Women United for Action, a NAACP Youth leader, and a board member for the Human Rights Commission, the Human Relations Council, and the Fairfax History Commission. Before moving to Chesterfield, Donna was the administrative assistant and research analyst for Fairfax Legal Aid and Bar Association. An LLI member since 2016, she has been the instructor of Black Lives Matter course and is serving as Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
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Edward Blackwell has taught a variety of subjects for over thirty years. Much of his time was with Chesterfield County Public Schools, but he has also worked with Richmond City Public Schools, VCU and a local private school. Mr. Blackwell has a B.A. and M.A. in English, as well as a large concentration of courses in history and education. He has taught on middle, secondary, and collegiate levels, and his courses have included English, writing, history, civics and economics, as well as alternative education. He is keenly interested in the English Renaissance and writes sonnets, but he also enjoys helping others with prose writing techniques. Mr. Blackwell loves studying and lecturing about the American Civil War. When teaching social sciences, he believes it is essential to combine the development of U.S. government with its resulting historical effects.
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N. Douglas Boardman is a VCU Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in elbow and shoulder reconstruction (including total joint replacement, trauma and post-trauma reconstruction, arthritis, arthroscopy, tendon injuries, sports injuries, and arthroscopic knee surgery. Dr. Boardman operates at Chippenham Hospital and was recently elected to the Shoulder/Elbow Program Subcommittee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He serves on the board of directors of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society and is a board representative to the Medical Society of Virginia.
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Joshua Borths is the Resident Scholar of Virginia Opera, charged with educating audiences of all ages. With over a decade of experience, Joshua has worked as a stage director, arts administrator, and dramaturg with companies such as Arizona Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Opera Columbus, and Pensacola Opera. An experienced educator, he has served as the Director of Opera & Musical Theatre and professor of Music History at Capital University, and as a visiting professor at SUNY Potsdam (Crane School of Music) and the University of Maryland. This season, he will be lecturing for the Metropolitan Opera in New York. His work has been featured in Opera News and TED-Ed, and his operas and programming can be licensed on OperaClassroom.com.
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Mary Bradstock is a native Virginian—born in Richmond and raised in Chesterfield County. She is a member of The Country Style Dancers of Richmond and has been dancing at LLI since 2009 and teaching since 2012.
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Tracey Brooks was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps Reserves. She has various Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Group Exercise & Personal Trainer Certifications, including Kickboxing (IFTA), Zumba and Yoga. Tracey has been teaching and training since 2002. She is energetic and knowledgeable! She also has the ability to motivate and inspire clients regardless of physical fitness level and encourages habits that are life changing.
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Liz Brown has a passion for analytics, wealth management, and financial education. Liz earned her BS in commerce from the University of Virginia and her MBA with honors from the University of Chicago. In January of 2022, after spending seven years at Altria, where she served in brand management roles and gained valuable knowledge of finance, business strategy, and communication plan development, she joined Davenport & Company. Using her experience with customer behavior studies and analyzing data, Liz offers her clients a detailed analytical approach to investment and financial planning, working with them to develop personalized plans that help them to meet their goals and needs. In her free time, Liz is a member of the Junior League and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, and she and her husband, Patrick, stay active with their son, David.
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Sherella Brown is a certified Jazzercise fitness instructor who specializes in combining dance and exercise in her work with active adults.
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Nelson Calisch is a former mental health clinician for the Henrico County Community Services Board who retired in 2017 after 30 years of service. Since his first week in retirement, he has attended history and political science classes at VCU. Quite accidentally, he developed an interest in FDR's New Deal, when he purchased a book on New Deal art, while visiting Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Waters" in Mill Run Pennsylvania. Nelson has photographed several New Deal murals throughout the mid-Atlantic and has read about many intangibles from that period that are in existence today and continue to impact our lives.
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Susan Campbell has worked with seniors and their families during difficult transitions for 25 years. She is a pioneer in the senior move management industry and now uses her compassion and training to work with families and professionals during end-of-life celebrations and transitions.
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Ken Carlson is a former electrical engineer with an enthusiasm for music, the dramatic arts and group participation. He joined LLI in 2019 and enjoys playing tuba and string bass with the Wind Ensemble and Lifelong Musicians groups.
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Karyn Carpenter learned tap dancing, through classes at LLI and elsewhere. During that time, she discovered a love for helping new tappers learn the steps. Karyn has been an LLI member since 2019.
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J. Diane Carter is an experienced bridge player and encourages people who have not been regular players to join the fun bridge group. She has been an LLI member since 2017.
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Hal Cauthen retired from the Navy and then from private industry (Defense Electronics). He enjoys traveling, drawing, sketching, painting, writing, dancing, and interacting with others to share ideas and techniques. Hal started sketching and painting as a kid and filled numerous sketch pads with line drawings, most often of horses and cowboys. Later, Hal took lessons from Ellie Cox. He has since led classes at LLI and at Stonebridge. He has been a member of LLI since 2016.
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Marlene Cauthen enjoys traveling, drawing, sketching, painting, writing, dancing and interacting with others to share ideas and techniques. Marlene and her husband joined LLI in 2016.
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Keith Chambers is a 55-year resident of Chesterfield County and a 32-year veteran of Chesterfield Fire and EMS, where he currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Community Risk Reduction. In this position, he provides strategic oversight and daily management of the Fire Marshal's Office and Chesterfield County Emergency Management, where they use engineering, education, enforcement, economic incentives, and emergency response to plan, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all types of emergency events and natural or man-made disasters. When not working, Keith enjoys the outdoors with his wife of 33 years, Jane.
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Anne Clendenin is a member of LLI who enjoys dancing and has been playing Spades for years. She wants to continue sharing her love for Spades with other members at LLI!
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Poly Cline renewed her interest in painting in 2019. She took it up for stress relief and loved it! Since Poly recently learned the techniques for successfully accomplishing watercolors, she can break down the steps to help others enjoy painting as much as she does. Poly became an LLI member in 2019.
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Sabrina Cohen is a medical Speech-Language Pathologist who provides skilled treatment for individuals living with acquired cognitive, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. Sabrina started her own private practice in 2021, and is able to provide virtual and in-person services to those in need. Sabrina enjoys seeing her patients meet their personal goals, communicate better and with more ease, and feel more confident in completing their daily tasks. In her leisure time, Sabrina enjoys spending time with her family, going thrift shopping, baking, and listening to music and podcasts.
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Kate Conn joined LLI in 2018 after retiring from Chesterfield County Public Schools. She has many interests and hobbies. Kate gets much joy from playing banjo, autoharp, and the "Limberjack" with the Company's Coming band. She loves to sing harmony.
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Lauren Cook is a nurse practitioner at Virginia Physicians for Women. She is passionate about helping women through every stage of life, providing better clinical care, as well as patient education and counseling. An L.C. Bird graduate, Lauren hails from Chester, Virginia. She met her husband at Shenandoah University in Winchester where they were both college athletes (softball and football). During graduate school at the University of Alabama Birmingham, she earned a dual degree in Women’s Health and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care and is board-certified as a nurse practitioner in both fields. While completing her graduate studies, Lauren worked several clinical rotations with VPFW, and realized that working there would be a dream come true. Lauren now sees patients at VPFW’s Koger Center and Prince George offices, and she loves working with her more seasoned patients!
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Jennifer Cottle has proudly worked at the MacArthur Memorial since 2019. In 2014, she graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in Anthropology and worked as an archaeologist for several years before joining the MacArthur Memorial team, first as a museum attendant and then as Education Manager. She will receive master's in Public History in December 2023. Jennifer is currently working on her capstone project, which focuses on the experiences of the civilian prisoners of war in the Philippines during WWII.
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Wanda Cutchins is an artist with over thirty years’ experience in oil painting. She is a retired teacher and completed her career as an educational technology director. Wanda enjoys being a master gardener as well as a Virginia Master Naturalist. She has been an LLI member since 2017.
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Roy Dahlquist recently retired from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership in 2015. He was an economic advisor to Governors Kaine, McDonnell and McAuliffe on issues related to Asian business opportunities and challenges, serving as Managing Director, International Business Development - Asia. He met with high level government and business leaders throughout Asia. Roy first retired from Alcoa/Reynolds Metals Company in 2006 with 30 years of global and domestic service. He was Managing Director of Food Packaging Operations in China and Director of International Business Development for the Food Packaging Division, overseeing operations worldwide. He traveled to over 60 different countries developing global business relationships and opportunities. He met with international, federal, state and local government officials including governors and federal agency heads. Roy currently serves as Vice President of the Madison Village Homeowners Association located in Charter Colony and serves on the Board of Directors for the Salisbury Country Club Senior Men’s Association. He has a BS degree from Saint Joseph University in Philadelphia and has been an LLI member since 2016.
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Mary Jo Dailey was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, has a B.A. in psychology with a minor in earth sciences and a Master of Divinity degree. She has retired from teaching earth science at Manchester High School and is now an ordained Baptist minister. Mary Jo loves to teach and is looking forward to meeting new students and sharing her passions.
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Billie Darlington is a Mobility Coordinator for Chesterfield County. A mother of three and a grandmother of nine, Billie loves helping the community through her job. Knowing that she’s helping people makes her work rewarding!
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Beverly Davidson is a retired elementary school teacher and an avid crafter who has dabbled in many different mediums over the years. While continuing to take classes herself, Bev has taught crafts to other adults and children and has participated in craft shows as a vendor. She has been an LLI member since 2019.
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James Davidson is a Vice President of Investments for Davenport & Company and Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner with more than 18 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an Ex-Officio member on the LLI Board of Directors and manages the LLI Endowment Fund.
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Teresa Day has been dancing ballroom socially for more than 15 years, taking lessons all the while to improve her ability to dance the many American School smooth and rhythm dances popular in Richmond. Teresa enjoys helping others learn this fun way to sharpen physical, mental, and social skills all at once. She has been an LLI member since 2021.
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Jennifer DeRusha has been a member of LLI since 2015 and has 38 years of teaching experience including Chesterfield Adult Education, Allbrands, Collegiate Cougar after-school program for children, and the YMCA. She was past president, vice president, secretary and founding member of Hospitality Quilters Chapter, Richmond Quilters Guild. Jennifer is a member of and Membership Chairman of the Richmond Central VA Chapter of the American Sewing Guild. She has 50 years of sewing experience, including her own line of reversible clothing for children, has completed 100+ quilts and featured three quilt shows of her own work. Jennifer is a juried artist in watercolor, colored pencil, pastel and mixed media, and is a member of Bon Air Artist Association as well as the MidAtlantic Pastel Society. She graduated from VCU in 1969 with a degree in science and has been tap dancing at LLI for four years.
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Tom Deschenes is the Director of Partnerships at Nearpeer, the leading platform for helping people find friends and develop a sense of belonging in their community. Tom has helped Nearpeer spread quickly across college campuses and has helped forge partnerships with schools large and small, public and private, on-campus and online. Some of Nearpeer's partners include California State University, the University of Oklahoma, the University of Utah, CU Boulder, and more. Tom is also helping Nearpeer expand beyond universities and is excited to be introducing Nearpeer in corporate environments, mental health settings, and lifelong learning institutes. Prior to joining Nearpeer, Tom worked for 13 years in college admissions. He earned his bachelor's degree from Stonehill College and his master's degree from Harvard University. In his spare time, Tom enjoys reading, writing, board games, and Shakespeare.
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Brie Dixon knew she wanted to be an ICU nurse from the minute she started nursing school and she worked in this role at Chippenham Hospital from 2008 to 2022. Brie found the teamwork to be rewarding and enjoyed watching the hospital grow from a level three to a level one trauma and burn center. Her passion for the program at Chippenham grew out of witnessing the outstanding care and many victories that she and her colleagues were able to achieve for their patients. In 2022, she accepted the position of Trauma and Burn Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator where she is able to have a positive impact on the public while building relationships with the EMS community.
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Shawn Doran is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Midlothian. He focuses on helping people with navigating investments, saving on taxes, important estate planning items, long term care planning, creating income in retirement, and making sure they have a solid plan. Shawn and his wife, Lisa, enjoy spending their free time with their seven children, playing sports and enjoying the outdoors.
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Mack Drake MD, has 10 years of experience in burn surgery, trauma surgery, and surgical critical care, as well as in medical education and research. He is a board-certified surgeon with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Before joining BRCA in June 2023, Dr. Drake held faculty positions at VCU Health and East Carolina University, where he taught, mentored, and supervised medical students, residents, and fellows, conducted clinical trials, and published multiple articles on burn and trauma topics. He completed fellowships in burn surgery at Emory Healthcare and in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at the University of Kentucky. He is passionate about advancing the field of burn and trauma care and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, innovation, and collaboration.
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Diane Drummond has been an LLI member since 2009. She began making headbands, hair bows and jewelry for her beautiful granddaughter and has continued adding to her repertoire of craft skills, which she happily shares with her fellow LLI members in a variety of classes. Diane is especially interested in early settlers and Indian crafts used in everyday living.
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Abbie Ertel is the CCC Museum Curator and Educator at Pocahontas State Park. She has studied the fine arts, specifically painting and printmaking, and is interested in Virginia history, ecology, and historical art processes. Abbie especially enjoys finding places where these subjects overlap.
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Sasa Espino MD, FACS, is a breast surgeon with Richmond Breast Center in Richmond and Fredericksburg, Virginia. She earned her Medical Doctorate at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, and remained at VCU to complete her General Surgery Residency. She went on to complete a Breast and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Espino is board-certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the Richmond Academy of Medicine, among others. In addition, she has performed extensive breast cancer research, and has published and presented her work in several medical journals and symposiums. Her practice specializes in diagnosing and treating breast-related concerns, such as malignant and benign diseases, as well as identifying and managing patients with a family history of breast cancer, dense breasts, and those who are at high risk for breast cancer. Prior to her medical studies, Dr. Espino graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University.
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Kimberly Felder is a Hearing Instrument Specialist. She founded Clarity Hearing in 2018 with the belief that everyone should be able to afford hearing. Originally from Upstate NY, she came from a large farm family with eight siblings and cherished the time she spent growing up in a small country setting in the Mohawk Valley. In 1990, Kimberly started working for the audiologist who became her mentor and who inspired her to work with the hearing impaired. For over 30 years, she has helped the hearing impaired understand their hearing loss and find the solution to understanding speech again. Continuing education is an important part of keeping up with this industry, and Kimberly makes it a top priority as the technology available is changing all the time. She has been an LLI member since 2022.
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Bob Ferguson has been an active member of LLI since 2008 and has served on the LLI Board of Directors since 2015. He has a Ph.D. in Chemistry and worked at NIH before moving to Richmond. For 38 years he worked in various capacities at Philip Morris/Altria prior to retiring in 2012. Bob has varied interests including Science, History, Literature, and Theater. He has performed with LLI’s Readers Theater group, Bifocals, Huguenot Community Players, and River City Community Players. He writes plays (with Vic Thompson) and acts with LLI’s own Young at Heart Actors (YAHA).
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John Fisher graduated from VA Tech in 1975 and received his MBA in 1984. During his 44-year career as an electrical engineer at a defense contractor, he worked on the manufacturing, testing, and design for radar systems including the F-16, F-22, and F35. As part of his manufacturing experience, he completed Six Sigma Black Belt training in 1998. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. John retired to Midlothian from Ellicott City, MD in 2019 and his retirement interests include golf, history, and the intersection of technology with the larger world. John and his wife, Harriet, have been members of LLI since 2022.
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Marti Franks loves Watercolors! She has been painting since 1997, starting out with Ellie Cox and continuing with Sarah Hoyle, Chris Wynn, and Susan Stuller. She has participated in many workshops with nationally known artists, including John Salamien, Mary Whyte, Ted Andrews, Alvaro Cassinett, Tony Van Hassett, Frank Webb, and Jean Spicer. Marti is a past president of the Bon Air Artists Association and has served as a co-chair of its events, Art Affair and Artful Healing. She exhibits at Crossroads Art Center and at various venues with the Bon Air Artist Association.
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Martha Frickert is retired and now serving as community advocate on several boards. She previously served as a member and president on the LLI Board of Directors.
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Marc Friedlander is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) helping families navigate the difficult assisted living and memory care arenas. He has had personal experiences with both sides of his family and could have used an advocate during the difficult decision-making process. Marc is a member of the Health Community Resource Network, RVA Better Aging Forum, and the Richmond Senior Network. He has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from The George Washington University and an MBA from Montclair State University. Marc enjoys living in the beautiful Richmond area with his wife and two kids. In his spare time, he coaches his daughter's YMCA soccer team.
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Paul Glancy is a former high school and college instructor who earned his BA in history and MS in education with a focus on broad field social studies from the University of Wisconsin. Paul spent 14 years in the newspaper business, including as part of the USA TODAY start-up team, and he drew from his experience to develop newspaper-in-education curricula. He has been the VP of Marketing and Business Development for the Martin Agency and the Call Center Services Director of Sales for WebsiteAlive/Alive5. A current substitute teacher for Chesterfield County schools, Paul is interested in German history and the Third Reich, including books, movies, and other sources on the Holocaust. Paul has been an LLI member since 2022.
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Carolyn Goble has been an LLI member since 2019 and enjoys playing games and cycling.
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Bill Good participated in Civil War reenactments for 10 years as an infantryman and in the ambulance corps. He has a wealth of knowledge about the Civil War. He has been a member of LLI since 2007 and enjoys history, genealogy and woodcarving.
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Cynthia Graunke has been a member of LLI since she moved to Midlothian in 2014. She serves as a Road Scholar Ambassador and an officer in a local chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE.)
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Mark Grubbs is originally from and grew up in Richmond, VA. He has lived in several states and in South Korea. He has a B.S. in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering from Virginia Tech, and an M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Mark has worked with computers for the last 35+ years in several occupations: engineering, aircraft piloting, teaching in universities abroad, and in vocational ministry. In 2016, he began his own business, Mark’s Help LLC, in which he helps people in their homes with their technology, mostly computers and smart phones. Mark began teaching at LLI in 2015 and hopes to continue into the foreseeable future.
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Sabrina Guerin thinks being financially confident starts with having the right skills and tools to make smart financial decisions. With almost seven years of financial education experience, Sabrina is passionate about enriching lives in her community by giving people the support they need to reach their financial goals. Sabrina is a certified financial counselor and holds her MBA from the College of William and Mary.
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Mary Gutberlet has been interested in meditative and positive energy practices for physical and spiritual health since she was in graduate school. She attended Tai Chi classes elsewhere in the Richmond area in the late 1990s. After retiring, she joined LLI in 2015, primarily because Tai Chi instruction was offered. She has been a student in Damir Strmel's Tai Chi classes since the Fall of 2016. Mary has bachelor's and master's degrees in general and special education. During her 37.5 years in Education, she taught in two Virginia public school divisions as well as in the Hospital Education Program at what is now known as Children's Hospital at VCU. She eventually became an outpatient Educational Consultant. In this role, she served as an advocate for her patients and as the liaison between various medical teams and the school teams of her patients. Mary enjoys going to museums, plays, concerts, and movies. She likes to travel, is an avid reader, loves the beach and the mountains, and very much enjoys walking and hiking.
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Phyllis Harris is a social ballroom dance instructor in the American Style. Throughout her 30+ year career, Phyllis has taught in Richmond, Colonial Heights, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach. Working with people of all ages, from middle school children and teens, to seniors who are "young at heart," and every age in between, she truly enjoys helping folks discover the many benefits of social dancing.
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Bernard Henderson is a President Emeritus of Woody and Nelsen Funeral Homes and a former executive in Virginia government. His avocation is researching and presenting programs focusing on the deaths and funerals of U.S. Presidents. He has presented on this subject to several groups, including the Osher Institutes at the University of Richmond and the College of William and Mary, the Shepherd's Centers of Richmond and Chesterfield, and numerous civic, community, and church organizations.
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Shawn Hicks works for Genworth Financial on Care Management initiatives. Shawn has her Masters in Rehab Counseling. She is also a wife and mom to two young girls. In her free time, she enjoys practicing the art of macrame. Shawn has made gorgeous macrame pieces to include wall hangings and curtains. She is excited about this class to blend her love of working with older adults and macrame.
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James Hodge PhD, is a retired research scientist who worked for DuPont for 35 years. As part of his work assignments, he traveled to the Asia/Pacific region on numerous occasions, including ten trips to Australia during the 1990s.
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LaVae Hoffman teaches basic and advanced paper craft techniques in the Charlottesville area. She hosts monthly card and scrapbook workshops and special craft events using Stampin’ Up© products.
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Deb Hood is a retired professor from John Tyler Community College where she taught Information Technology and mathematics classes in person and online for 22 years. She has an MA in Counseling and Guidance from Western Kentucky University and an MS in Computer Technology in Education from Nova Southeastern University. Deb’s favorite pastimes are reading banned books and ballroom dancing with her husband, Mike Recant.
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Darnell Hoose spent her career working in graduate business programs, but was always interested in art. She took courses at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA, the Workhouse in Lorton, the Art Haus Visual Arts Studio in Midlothian, the VMFA in Richmond, the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield, through Fairfax and Chesterfield County recreation programs, and online. She has studied figure drawing, pastels, colored pencils, oil, and watercolor, but her favorite mediums are colored pencil and watercolor. Darnell is a member of Bon Air Artists Association and has been a member of LLI since 2013.
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Walter Jackson began practicing martial arts in 1964, and in 1998, he was awarded a sixth-degree black belt in karate by Master E.C. MacGilvery. A student of Tai Chi instructors Abraham Lu, Mike Brown, William Funchin, and Robert Chuckrow, Walter founded "The Walking Tiger Tai Chi Club" in San Diego in 2005 and was certified in acupressure in 2015. After retiring from a career as an electrical engineer, Walter and his wife moved to Richmond to help raise their grandchildren.
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B. Ellen Johnson PhD, holds two degrees in nuclear engineering and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering. She studied and performed research in the energy field for over twenty years before switching careers to teach and tutor high school math and physics. Dr. Johnson strives to make math, physics, and engineering engaging and understandable to students at all levels.
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Peppy Jones was born and raised in Midlothian, Virginia and graduated from Midlothian High School. Peppy is a graduate of University of Richmond and worked in the construction industry for 40 years. Since 2011, he has been the Director of Mid-Lothian Mines and Railroads Foundation and is a member of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia.
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Stacey Jones is a follower of Jesus. She has been married to her husband, Jeff, for over 30 years and is a mother to four adult children. Stacey currently serves as the Executive Director of the Mercy Mall of Virginia. A native Floridian, she loves to hang out with her family, care for her plants, organize, and visit coffee shops!
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Tanya Jones MS is a Supervisee in Social Work working for the Jeremiah Foundation. She has experience working with adults and seniors and advocating for those with any type of disability.
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Frances Judd is a Jersey Girl who used her nursing education to travel to Minnesota, Texas, and Virginia. After retiring, she became involved in the Salisbury Garden Club. Fran joined LLI after hearing about the Institute during a pedicure. She has two sons. One lives in Lexington, KY which is great for the races, and one lives in Minneapolis which is great for everything else. Her four grandchildren live in Kentucky.
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Rick Kaerwer was born and raised outside of Boston and has lived in Chesterfield County for more than 30 years. He is happily married with grown twin sons. Rick is a big fan of ukuleles and has been playing since 2018. He also played the guitar from 1976 to 1980 and has been singing since he was a wee child. Rick has been an LLI member since 2021 and has taught and co-taught the Beginning Ukulele course since 2022. He enjoys playing with the Lifelong Musicians. Why play with six strings when four will do? Come join the Beginning Ukulele class to find out.
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Randall Kaker was born and raised in Wisconsin (Go Pack!) and got his degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He moved to Virginia in 1980 and taught Math and Statistics for Chesterfield Schools from 1980 until he retired in 2011. Randall has been very happily married since 1975 and has two children who live nearby. He has been playing the guitar since 1961 and truly enjoys the Lifelong Musicians group and all the friends he has made there.
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Mel Kauffman spent 35 years with the CIA dealing with communications, networking, and security. He holds ISCET certifications in Electronics/Radio/Computers and NRI certification in computers. Mel has been using computers since 1984.
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Dorota Kawka E-RYT 200, took her first yoga class in 1996 while pregnant with her first child and instantly fell in love with it. She was certified to teach yoga in 2008 and has been teaching ever since. Dorota especially enjoys working with older adults, teaching a variety of Chair Yoga, Senior Yoga and Gentle Yoga classes at different locations in the Richmond area. She is delighted to be able to share her practice with the LLI family.
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Jennifer Kell LCSW, is the Executive Director of the Jeremiah Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit that provides trauma recovery for adults through Robin's Hope, and provides outpatient counseling through Inner Touch. With over 20 years of experience treating trauma survivors, Jennifer has a passion for helping those of all ages heal.
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Suzanne Kelly is a retired Chesterfield County teacher with degrees in business education and English. She taught for 47 years in North Carolina and in various county junior and senior high schools. In 2001, she and Dr. Sarah Mansfield created Teachers for Tomorrow, a program for juniors and seniors interested in becoming teachers. The program has been used at James River and Midlothian High Schools since then. Suzanne began her teaching career in Chesterfield in the LLI building in 1969 and returned as a member in 2015.
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Linda Kerman earned her master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. She taught literature courses in high school and community college, frequently moderating class discussions, and now assists students who are composing essays as they apply for college and specialty programs. Linda has one adult son and three grandchildren, all of whom are bookworms. An LLI member since 2016, she enjoys reading and playing with her two pet birds.
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Malik Khan is a Pakistani American who came to the States in 1973. He worked for Philip Morris USA (now Altria) as a Process Engineer until his retirement in 2010. Since September 11, 2001, Malik has been actively involved in presenting Islam and the role of Muslims in our pluralistic society in Churches and educational institutions in the Greater Richmond Metropolitan area.
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Rick Kinnaird has been interested in ancient places since the fourth grade, maybe earlier. He has travelled the world investigating ancient places and sometimes flying kites (another passion.) He follows oftentimes in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Richard Halliburton, who along with Amelia Earhardt and Charles Lindburgh, were the most famous people in America in the 1930s. Halliburton called his travels and adventures “Romance.” Fascinated by ancient places and cultures, Mr. Kinnaird has gone to see for himself and to learn what has been discovered since Halliburton ventured out into the world.
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Shelby Kinnaird is an author, teacher, cook, and diabetes advocate who is passionate about health and wellness, especially as she gets older. Thriving with type 2 diabetes since 1999, she runs a diabetes support group in Chesterfield.
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John Kirn is a Professor Emeritus of American History at Brightpoint Community College in Midlothian, VA. He received his B.A. from Cornell University and his M.A. and PH.D. from the University of Virginia. His research specialty is the Civil War era, but he enjoys teaching and learning about all aspects of American history. Dr. Kirn has always been fascinated with Norman Rockwell, the humor and poignancy of his artwork, and what his popularity tells us about twentieth-century American society and culture.
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Evelyn Klumb is the past president and member of the Oxford Garden Club in Richmond and The Gardeners of Watchung Hills in New Jersey. She is a member of Ikebana of Richmond and studies Ikenobo, Sogetsu, Ohara and Keika Kazan. Evelyn worked with a floral designer in New Jersey and enjoys sharing the art of floral design. She became an LLI member in 2022.
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James Knego is a retired hippie with degrees in philosophy, political science, and executive leadership. He spent over 30 years working in the communications industry managing large sales organizations in VP and Executive Director roles. It is his belief that our individual lives have purpose and meaning with unlimited possibilities. Jim has been an LLI member since 2022.
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Christopher Kolakowski is the Director of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and former Director of the MacArthur Memorial. He has written and spoken extensively on military history.
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Bette Kot MLIS, is a retired librarian. Her passion is genealogy! Bette welcomes others with the same interest to join her classes for adventures into the past.
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Steve Kunnmann has been an LLI member since 2013. He also serves as Treasurer on the LLI Board of Directors. Steve has degrees in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
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Randall Lanning has a passion for aviation history, and enjoys sharing that passion with others. He was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he earned a BA in History in 1973. Subsequently, he earned a MA in History from Central Missouri State University in 1977. His 30-year Air Force career encompassed 12 assignments, which included 9 years in Europe, a tour at the Pentagon, and a residency at Air War College. His assignments were divided in to four broad areas: guided missile operations; political-military affairs; academia; and command. He retired from active duty in 2003, and began work with the Air Force Junior ROTC program, teaching at high schools in NJ and IL. He completed this "second career" with full retirement in 2017. Randy is both a docent at the National Museum of the US Air Force, and a volunteer at the Virginia War Memorial.
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Rachel Lawson is the Program Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association supporting the Greater Richmond Chapter. She has been with the Alzheimer’s Association since July 2018 after completing her internship with the association in the Spring of 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotions and a Master of Science in Public Health, both from Lynchburg College. Prior to the Alzheimer’s Association, she worked in medical office administration and non-profit health organizations. Rachel always strives to bring education and awareness to those impacted by all forms of dementia through the services and support of the association.
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John Lemza graduated the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1976. He served over 20 years in the Army with more than eight years abroad in Asia and Europe. His last assignment was at the Pentagon. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2005 with an MA in History and from George Mason University in 2014 with a PhD in History. His research interests are post-1945 America, the Cold War, the history of immigration, consumerism, and military history. John currently teaches history at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has been a member of the LLI teaching faculty since 2005. He is a member of the LLI, sits on the Board of Directors, and currently serves as President. He has published two books, American Military Communities in West Germany: Life in the Cold War Badlands, 1945-1990 (2016), and The Big Picture: The Cold War on the Small Screen (2021).
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Juana Levi is a retired registered nurse who studied Art History at the University of Maryland. She is a mother of two daughters, who are both teachers, and a grandmother of four. She and her husband have been LLI members since 2013.
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Lewis Levi graduated from the University of Maryland College Park with a BS in Computer Science. He worked with computers for Signet, AT&T and IBM. He and his wife have been LLI members since 2013.
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Annebel Lewis is a Socio-Cultural Anthropologist whose primary research is in ritual, belief systems, and mythology. She is retired from California State University Fullerton and from Southern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Group. She appeared in Who's Who in American Women in 91-92 and has been published in various professional journals. Annebel has been a faculty member of LLI since 2007 and serves on the Board of Directors.
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Joanna Lurie has a master’s degree in health administration, a Bachelor of Science in Medical Biology, and is a certified Medical Technologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology at a master’s level. She is also certified in database designs. Joanna was the chemistry laboratory supervisor for 20 years in a major Long Island hospital. In addition, she worked as the Laboratory Information Systems Coordinator for six years. She taught Clinical Chemistry as an adjunct professor for the State University of NY at Farmingdale, New York. At St. Gabriel’s Parish, Joanna is a lector, serves on the Adult Faith Formation ministry, is a member of Women in God’s Spirit (WINGS) group, a member of the book club, and a member of a Bible study group since 2007, and has taken over 50 Bible study classes. She has served on the LLI faculty since 2006.
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Sharon Macauley joined the LLI in 2009 when she took her first line dance class. It’s been a passion ever since then. Now she enjoys sharing this fun and social activity with newcomers.
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Virginia Maloney has been an LLI member since 2021 and enjoys playing games.
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Marilyn Mare is a retired Chesterfield County teacher who taught at J. B. Watkins Elementary School. She joined LLI in 2007 and is an active member who volunteers whenever needed. She also enjoys teaching Mah Jongg to fellow LLI students!
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Leslie Matthews is citizen of both the US and the UK and has pursued her studies and a career on both sides of the Atlantic. She studied with Metropolitan Opera sopranos, Judith Raskin and Clarice Carson in New York, and with Madame Lo Siew Tuan in the UK. Beginning her career as a mezzo, Leslie made the switch to the full-lyric/dramatic soprano repertoire, including; Fiordiligi in “Cosi fan Tutte”, the Countess in “Figaro,” Leonora in “Il Trovatore,” Amelia in Ballo in “Maschera,” Mimi in “La Boheme,” First Lady in “Magic Flute,” Maddalena in “Andrea Chenier,” Violetta in “La Traviata,” the title role in “Tosca,” and Giulietta and the Voice in “Tales of Hoffmann.” Leslie founded the Metropolitan Lyric Theatre in the NYC area and now resides in Chester.
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Sarah Matthews taught elementary art for 34 years in Chesterfield County. She won numerous local, state, and national awards, including Art Educator of the Year for the State of Virginia. Sarah published magazine articles and taught dozens of workshops. She loved teaching others how to teach and mentored over 25 student teachers and currently supervises student teachers for VCU. Sarah appreciates how they keep her on her toes and teach her new things all the time. She was a mural painter for 20 years and has worked in schools, daycare centers, and private homes. Since retiring, she has begun selling smaller-scale work at art shows and boutiques, working in mixed media, mainly acrylics. Sarah is passionate about bringing the joy of art to all and believes anyone can learn the basics and find joy in the process.
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Bryan McChesney is a minister, chaplain, and educator. He has earned AA, BA, MRE, MDiv, and ThM degrees, culminating in a Doctoral Degree, from the University of Richmond, Campbell, Wake Forest, University of South Carolina, Virginia Tech, and Ruschlion.
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Alan McCrea is a transplant from the Philadelphia suburbs with some South Carolina heritage. He studied mechanical engineering at Cornell and did graduate study in control theory in Aachen, Germany. Alan also worked for industrial companies there and in Austria. In 1967 Robertshaw Controls Company hired him in Richmond to develop what was probably the world's first computerized energy management system for commercial buildings. Early projects included the International Monetary Fund headquarters in Washington and the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston. After fourteen years, Alan began consulting in control and microprocessor applications and now has fun publishing word puzzles. He's enjoyed being a member of LLI since 2012.
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Linda McDorman has been in the fitness industry since 1990 and is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Group Fitness Instructor, AFAA for Personal Training, Yoga Alliance RYT200 for many yoga formats, Stott Pilates, and Mad Dogg Spinning for cycling. Her passion is helping others become healthier and stronger through exercise.
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Douglas McRae completed the ballroom teacher training course at Simply Ballroom Dance Studio and has been ballroom dancing for over 25 years. He has taught for USA Dance chapters in Richmond and the Tri-Cities, The Dance Space, and has helped with beginner classes at Rigby's Jig. In addition, Doug DJs dances several times a month. He and his co-instructor, Teresa Day, have been dancing together for several years. Doug has been an LLI member since 2023.
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Beth Mercer taught choral music in Chesterfield County for 33 years and retired in 2012. She has spent the last 40 years working in musical theater where she has directed and choreographed numerous shows for various schools, local churches and community theater. She is currently working with "Broken Leg Theater." Beth is so happy to be a member of LLI and this community since 2018.
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Albert Meyer is a locally-educated Richmond native and graduate of Georgetown University. He served active duty with the ROTC Commission with the US Army Corps of Engineers in Korea, the Dominican Republic and U.S. Army Reserves (Civil Affairs and Military Government). Al joined the family manufacturing and contracting business as a major supplier to the retail department store industry. Later he became a Commercial Real Estate Broker, a Chesterfield County appointed member to the Metropolitan Economic Development Commission, and he was appointed a 12-year term on the Eppington Plantation Board of Directors. Al has been married to Lil, a dream, since 1967, has three married sons, and nine grandchildren. He still enjoys being a kid! Al has been an LLI member since 2018.
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Mark Mikuta is a principal with Estate Settlement Solutions, LLC. He has worked in internal audit, corporate finance and real estate management and development. Mark received his BS in accounting from the University of Richmond. He is a member of many professional organizations and is also a Certified Financial Planner.
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Charles Miller was raised in Detroit, Michigan. He received his BA from Kalamazoo College in 1982 and his Doctor of Medicine from Loyola University of Chicago in 1986. Dr. Miller completed a surgical internship in San Antonio at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in 1987 and a residency in Neurosurgery at Loyola in Chicago in 1993 where he received the Congress of Neurological Surgeons’ Annual Resident Award in 1991. During his residency, he served on active duty and continued to serve as an Air Force neurosurgeon from 1993 to 1998 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and Landstuhl, Germany, having been commissioned in the Air Force Reserve in 1982. Dr. Miller practiced neurosurgery in South Dakota from 1999 to 2014 and retired from the South Dakota Air National Guard in 2002. He joined Neurosurgical Associates in 2015 and operates at both Chippenham and Johnston Willis Hospitals. His areas of expertise include surgical and non-surgical management of disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine; surgical management of primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and spine; minimally invasive procedures for lumbar herniated disk, spinal stenosis, and instability, including true minimally invasive fusion; minimally invasive and complex cervical spine surgeries; peripheral nerve surgery, including minimally invasive carpal tunnel release; and traumatic brain and spine injury.
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Jenny Morris is a member of Genworth's Care and Wellness Team, working with policy-holders pre-claim to help them plan how to live safely and independently on their own terms. Before her current role, Jenny spent over 20 years in Senior Living Sales.
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Angie Morriss is a Certified Bereavement Counselor with Crater Community Hospice, where she works part-time as an Outreach Assistant, educating the community about the non-profit’s services and programs. Angie is a member of the Chesterfield Council on Aging, the CCA Caregiver Committee, and the Tri-Cities Alzheimer’s Council. She is also a board member for the Petersburg Home for Ladies.
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Dorothy Moses has been an LLI member since 2008. She’s an aspiring writer and has participated in several critique groups.
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Jennifer Moss has served since 2016 as the Outreach and Education Director for Bliley’s Funeral Home in Richmond Virginia, providing End of Life Care education to groups around the Commonwealth. Moss serves as leadership for the Central Virginia Bereavement Coalition and the RVA Better Aging Forum and has served as President of the Richmond Senior Network for six years.
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Wayne Moyer is a 2004 graduate of the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies and holds a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. He retired from Lowe's after 10 years as a kitchen designer and has been active in numerous volunteer organizations. He is currently active with the Brandermill Midlothian Woodlake Lions Club as a past president and current eyesight coordinator. Wayne has been an LLI member since 2017.
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Mary Jane Murphy has a BS in Home Economics Education and a B.A. in Studio Art. She brings 25 years teaching experience to LLI and has been a member at Chesterfield LLI since 2010.
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John Musgrove works as an Information Security specialist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Although he has five university degrees, none of them are in history. He is a baker, an award-winning photographer, and a published author. Married since 2014, he found the love of his life in 1986 and has been happy ever since. They have traveled to 52 countries on six continents. John has documented it all in travelogues and photos. His first novel, Ginter’s Pope, was released in June 2022.
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Thomas Neviaser is a retired orthopedic surgeon of 33 years who specialized in knee and shoulder conditions. He has written or co-written over 40 peer review articles, presented many papers and instruction courses, and developed surgical procedures for the knee, elbow, and shoulder. He is an emeritus member of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons and a founding member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Tom has been an LLI member since 2023.
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Nana Ataa Ofosu-Benefo is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the owner of Tungsten Wellness, LLC, a medical nutrition therapy and wellness private practice. Her non-diet nutrition counseling approach is grounded in intuitive eating and Health At Every Size principles, support for radical self-acceptance, and is weight- and size-inclusive. Ms. Ofosu-Benefo also currently works as an Adjunct Lecturer at Southside Virginia Community College and Virginia State University. For thirteen years prior to starting her own business, Ms. Ofosu-Benefo worked as a Clinical Dietitian for Morrison Healthcare at VCU Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, Virginia. Her experiences include all aspects of acute care coverage (general med-surg floors and the ICU), the dialysis unit, labor and delivery, the oncology center, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation classes, community diabetes education classes, precepting dietetic interns, food service management and interdisciplinary staff training/development.
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Judith Onesty has been making jewelry for over 20 years. She has taken classes from some of the most well-respected jewelry instructors in the country. She loves hammering the metal and changing the shape. She works in a variety of techniques and enjoys introducing others to the fun and sense of accomplishment that making jewelry can bring. Judith has also been a healthy diet advocate since the 1970s. She specializes in quick and easy recipes that are full of flavor with interesting and varied ingredients. She has been telling stories professionally for over 25 years and started telling tandem stories with Les Schaffer in 1999. They still tell stories and lead storytelling workshops, encouraging everyone to find their inner storyteller.
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Leycester Owens has worked for Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, since December 2018 and has a passion for helping older adults lead fulfilling lives. Originally from Sioux Falls, SD, Lee received his bachelor's degree from Luther College in Decorah, IA. He went on to receive his Master of Public Administration from the University of South Dakota and his Master of Business Administration from Strayer University. Lee lives in Midlothian, VA with his wife, Christine, their two sons, Lee IV and Cooper, and their poodle, Annie. He enjoys skateboarding, karate, playing the guitar, and spending time with his family.
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Timothy Pace received a Juris Doctorate degree from Creighton University in 1972, and was a senior adviser to the Board of Veterans Appeals from 1972 to 1990. After presidential appointment, Timothy served as Administrative Law judge for the Social Security Administration from 1990 to 2014 handling primarily Medicare cases and Disability claims. In that capacity, he presided in various courtroom proceedings along the east coast at hearing sites in eight states and in the District of Columbia. From time to time, he was called upon to lecture to fellow judges and administrative personnel on the nuances of ever-changing laws governing the administration on Social Security benefits. He has been a member of LLI since 2014.
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Josh Pachter recently retired from a fifty-year career as a college educator, most recently at Northern Virginia Community College. In addition to teaching, he is a writer, editor, and translator of short crime fiction. In 2020, the Short Mystery Fiction Society awarded him its Golden Derringer for Lifetime Achievement. He has been an LLI instructor since early 2022.
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Mike Pagel is a retired high school chemistry and physics teacher who has been a student and teacher of the Bible since college. In his church he has taught two-year overviews of the Bible, in depth studies of individual books, and courses in creative Bible teaching techniques. Since becoming an LLI member in 2017, he has been involved in the leadership of the Bible discussion class. Mike also enjoys working with his hands and the challenges of designing and constructing wooden items, such as mountain banjos, hammered dulcimers, and dollhouses.
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Kevin Parks is a formerly licensed Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Administrator. He has been working in the senior housing industry since 2001 and has served older adults in various capacities from Community Relations to Executive Director. As an advocate for older adults and active member of several organizations focused on improving quality of life for elders, Kevin champions quality of life issues in senior housing and recognizes the importance of offering choice and involving seniors in the decision-making process when a more supportive environment is being considered. Kevin provides a comprehensive, personalized service that helps his clients identify supportive housing options that best fit their unique situation, thus eliminating the chaos often accompanying a search for the best option. "Replacing chaos with clarity in your search for senior housing options" is what he strives for.
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John Partridge retired from a 43-year practice as an OB-GYN in Central Virginia and a position as an adjunct clinical professor with MCV/VCU, and began pursuing his lifelong interests in history, archeology, and art. In 2019, Dr. Partridge served as expedition artist and photographer for a National Geographic expedition excavating a royal tomb under a pyramid in Sudan. He has continued to build his knowledge and skills in watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting through self-study and the great courses at LLI. Passionate about teaching, he has taught courses at LLI highlighting ancient civilizations and the archeologists who brought them to light. Through his teaching, Dr. Partridge hopes to spark in others enthusiasm and joy in learning.
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Aparna Patil is a sought-after architect-builder in the Richmond region. She is well known for integrating the ancient principles of Vedic architecture in her designs without compromising the lifestyle of 21st century. The principal owner of Mansara Architecture, she is a licensed architect with 18 years of experience.
Aparna holds a bachelor's degree in architecture from University of Pune, India and a master's degree in urban planning from School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi, India.
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Paula Peaden began her professional career as a registered nurse after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Mount St. Mary’s College. She received her legal education from Antonin Scalia Law School. Currently, she is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Special Needs Alliance and Estate Planning Council of Richmond. Paula practices law in Trust and Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Elder Law, Long Term Care & Disability Planning, Special Needs Trusts, and Guardianships. She was named the best Elder Lawyer in Richmond in the Best Lawyers in America® and was voted by Peer Recognition as 2022 Virginia Lawyer of the Year as published by Best Lawyers®. Her knowledge and professionalism are evidenced by other accolades, including her appointment to the Virginia Business Legal Elite and the Class of Leaders in the Law, Best Lawyers in America® for Trusts and Estate, Virginia Super Lawyers for Trusts and Estates and Elder Law and AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell Preeminent Women Lawyers.
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Rabah Penn is a mother to four beautiful children, a budding audiobook narrator and studio recording engineer, an up-and-coming IT professional, and part-time event security personnel. After working for several years in healthcare and legal administration, Rabah now gives her time to her local school on the board of the PTSA, her community as an Officer of Election, and her church as a member of the Prayer Team and a leader of two eGroups (one of which is a recovery group). She currently serves on the education committee and as the secretary for the Board of Directors for Recover Hope. After experiencing and overcoming trauma, Rabah finds great joy in giving back and helping others find peace, hope, healing, and victory in their own lives.
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Beverly Perdue has been creating in oils and watercolors for the past thirty years. She has been recognized with several national and international awards in both mediums. Bev was awarded Best in Watercolor, for the second time, in the 2017 Virginia Watercolor Society Show. Her style of teaching is to guide and encourage students to find their own individual art voice.
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Sandy Phillips has a degree in Music and Music Education. She continued her studies at the University of Richmond, VCU, and Westminster Choir College. Her performance majors were piano and organ, with a minor in vocal production. She taught public and private school music in Virginia, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois and has also been a church organist and choral director. She has performed in musicals, and other theatrical productions and has been an instructor at LLI since 2013.
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Ryan Poland is a Certified Financial Planner® and Associate Vice President of Investments at Davenport & Company. He specializes in wholistic financial planning and wealth management.
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Barbara Powers has been teaching Sign Language for over 40 years. She studied for 3 years at the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults in Sands Point, New York. She has taught both privately and corporately for many years. Barbara joined LLI in 2016 and invites her fellow LLI members to come and learn a type of communication that is beautiful, rewarding and practical.
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Anita Prince is a native Virginian and a 44-year resident of Chesterfield County. She retired in 2018 after 44 years of service to the Commonwealth in five different agencies, including Social Services, the Department for Children, the Department of Education, the Department of Correctional Education, and the Department of Corrections. A member of faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University in the School of Social Work and the School of Education, she received her undergraduate degree in Psychology/Biology from Radford College and her masters degree and Doctorate in Adult Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. She currently volunteers at Joy House working with homeless women, on the African American Committee of the Chesterfield Historical Society, and more recently with the Lifelong Learning Institute. Anita has been an LLI member since 2022.
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Carol Pritchard is a French teacher who taught beginning, intermediate, advanced and adult education classes for forty years. She taught in the school systems of Baltimore City and County, Maryland; Pittsford, New York; and Chesterfield County, Virginia. Locally, she taught at Monacan High School (until 1994) and James River High School (until 2008). She retired from CCPS in July 2008 and has been a member of LLI since 2009.
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Jeremy Pryor Esq., is a Principal attorney at the law firm Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC. His areas of practice include elder law, estate planning, and incapacity-related litigation. As an empathetic and fierce advocate for his clients’ rights, Mr. Pryor concentrates on securing Medicaid coverage for nursing home care needs and safeguarding assets from the costs of long-term care. In addition, he helps clients become guardians and conservators through court proceedings. Mr. Pryor received his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from James Madison University and his Juris Doctor cum laude in 2007 from Regent University's School of Law.
Actively affiliated with the legal community, Mr. Pryor has memberships in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and ElderCounsel.
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Lucas Ramirez is the son of Rachel Ramirez, Executive Director at LLI in Chesterfield. He is an avid reader, loves dinosaurs, puzzles, playing on playgrounds, riding his scooter, and playing with his little brother, Levi. Since he was born in 2018, Lucas has spent countless hours at LLI and loves seeing members and making them laugh with stories and jokes.
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Rachel Ramirez has been the Executive Director at LLI in Chesterfield since March 2014. She previously worked for four years in IT and as a Financial Team Manager for a nonprofit in Mechanicsville. Before that she was an Assistant Branch Manager with First Market Bank in Richmond and a Store Manager at Starbucks Coffee Company. Rachel has enjoyed attending and serving with Clover Hill Church since 2003 and is grateful for the opportunities she has had to work with Give Hope 2 Kids, a children's home in the mountains of Honduras. Rachel earned a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Management from Regent University in 2006 and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from VCU in 2018. Rachel and her husband, Luis, love spending time with their two boys, their family and friends, as well as biking, hiking, and traveling!
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David Reynolds earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Lynchburg in 2016. He now manages the CORA Physical Therapy in Midlothian, VA where he specializes in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders. David believes in leveraging the body's natural healing processes through movement and encouraging patients to manage their impairments with less reliance on medications and surgeries. On several occasions, David has done medical missions as a physical therapist in North Africa, including mentoring and teaching local providers and taking PT students from various universities on clinical rotations.
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Katie Reynolds is the Manager of Tour Services at Agecroft Hall and Gardens. She has been working at the museum since 2004 and holds a B.A. degree in history. She looks forward to welcoming LLI students to learn about the unique historic home, British history, and the gardens.
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Misi Rose is a wife and mom to two adult children and the Director of Operations for the Mercy Mall of Virginia.
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Audrey Ross was born and raised in the Village of Midlothian, Virginia, attended Midlothian Elementary School, and graduated from Carver High School in Chester, Virginia in 1968. Audrey earned a B.S. degree in Professional Biology from N.C. A &T State University in Greensboro, N.C. in 1972, and a Master of Public Health degree from VCU/MCV in Richmond, VA., in 1998. A retired Senior Scientist from the Commonwealth of Virginia, she serves as Historian at First Baptist Church of Midlothian, and is a member of the African American History Committee of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV).
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Gordon Russell has experience in both graphic design and corporate America. After graduating from VCU (RPI of the College of William & Mary) with majors in graphic design and advertising, he entered the fast-paced advertising industry in Richmond and then, in Atlanta, Georgia where he ran his own agency. Next, Gordon made major career shifts to work for Bell South and In-flight Publishing. He was the Senior Vice President of an international computer company, the Dean of a School of Design, and a Campus Director of Academic Affairs. No matter what he pursued, creativity always played an integral role.
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Patricia Ryther is retired from a career in banking and insurance. In retirement, she’s enjoyed studying 19th century American History, and teaching classes on notable environmental figures from that era. She has a degree in English Literature and has taught at the community college level. Pat has been an LLI member since 2018.
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Les Schaffer is a great-grandfather with a strong inner comedian (and absolutely no ability to tell a joke) who listens to, tells, and teaches about stories in a wide variety of settings. A founding member of The Tell Tale Hearts: Storyteller’s Theater and TwoTellersTelling: Tandem Storytelling Troupe, Les writes and tells stories that help heal, teach, and bring a laugh or a tear (often in the same story). In his quest to avoid as many household chores as possible, he teaches storytelling and related classes at the Lifelong Learning Institute and other storytelling, religious, and educational organizations. As a teenager, one of Les' first jobs was with a NYC political organization, which sparked a lifelong interest in the machinations and comedy of politicians and political systems. He claims all his stories are true, even the ones he makes up and he hopes that his work awakens the storyteller and story-listener within you.
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Bonnie Scimone serves as the Lead Community Outreach and Marketing Specialist for The VirginiaNavigator Family of Websites. Bonnie has been with the organization since 2006. She graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics and received her Elementary Education Teaching Certificate from Virginia Commonwealth University. Bonnie has one son in Georgia, one daughter in Chesterfield and five grandchildren. Bonnie resides in Chesterfield County and serves Central Virginia and Tidewater.
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Tom Seaborn is a native of Newport News, Virginia and holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech. After serving three years as a company grade officer in the Army Medical Service Corps, he started his career in Consulting Engineering and Construction Management. In 1998, he became the design manager of semiconductor wafer fabrication plants for Motorola and Siemens. Tom has been a member of LLI since 2018 and has been active in the genealogy and memoir writing classes.
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William Seay is a professor in the Economics department at VCU and the History department at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. He was previously an affiliated professor of History and Geography at John Tyler Community College. He is also a visiting summer lecturer on call at Concordia and McGill Universities in Montreal as well as at Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, and for the School of Continuing Education at Oxford and Cambridge Universities in Great Britain. In November 2014, William was invested as a KM (Knight Member) in The Most Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem (the oldest British Crusader order that dates back to 1109 AD). Presently, William serves as a supply minister for the Presbyterian Church USA. He is completing commissioned pastor training between Union Presbyterian and Princeton Seminaries with graduation from Princeton in 2020.
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Chris Semtner is the curator of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia, and has published several books, chapters, and articles about Poe, visual art, dark history, and cryptography. He has been interviewed for PBS American Masters, BB4, TruTV, Travel Channel, Discovery, CSPAN, and other networks. Speaking on strange and mysterious topics, he has been invited to a wide variety of venues from the Library of Congress to the Steampunk World's Fair, and as far away as Japan.
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Betsy Shires has been an RN more than 50 years and is a Clinical Nurse Specialist with a Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing. She is retired from VCU where she last worked in an outpatient mental health setting and served as an assistant professor in the VCU Department of Psychiatry.
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Emme Simon is an Energy Intuitive, an Energy Codes Facilitator, and an Integrative Love Life Coach. Emme empowers women to transform their lives from the inside-out by changing their energy and restoring their true nature of radiant health, wholeness, love, and happiness. Her intention is to see the entire planetary family living in health, wholeness, and a consciousness of life more abundant.
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Kevin Skellett is a pastor at Southside Church, founder of Love Never Ends ministry, and a member of the Chesterfield Suicide Awareness and Prevention Coalition.
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Shelvey Smith has been involved with doing handwork since she was young. Shelvey began cross stitching, then crocheting, and at the beginning of 2022, learned to knit at LLI. It has been very enjoyable! She has met a lot of nice people willing to share their knowledge and friendship, and she hopes others will come join the Needleworkers United group. Shelvey has been an LLI member since 2019.
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Shep Smith is a native of Richmond. He holds a Bachelor's degree from RPI, now VCU, and a Master's degree from the University of Richmond. He taught American history at Thomas Dale High School in Chesterfield County for over 30 years.
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Martha Steger is a Midlothian freelance writer who writes travel articles and other non-fiction for several different publications. In addition to the essays, poetry, and fiction she's had published, her travel article on Colombia will be in the September issue of the Beacon Newspaper (Northern Virginia). Readers can find her past travel articles in Richmond Magazine and at BoomerMagazine.com.
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Kendalle Stock has been in the field of insurance in Chesterfield since 1985. A graduate of High Point University, Kendalle also earned her Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation in 1999. She has owned her own multi-line insurance agency, worked in the long-term care (LTC) insurance field, and in group benefits. In 2013, she decided to make Medicare her primary focus, realizing how so many people were overwhelmed and confused by this program. Her passion is to help educate her clients so they understand the options well enough to make informed decisions about this important part of retirement. More information can be found on her website: CommonwealthMedicareAdvisors.com
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Damir Strmel is the Director of Quantitative Development for a privately held Investment Advisor in Midlothian. He began Tai Chi play over 20 years ago. He studied Yang style Tai Chi Chuan (open hand) and Jian (straight sword) forms with Sensei Nate Mohler, D.O.M., Chen style Tai Chi Chuan with David Christophy, and Qi Gong with Alena Nikos in Sarasota, FL. He has continued his Tai Chi play in Richmond by taking classes in Yang, Sun, and Wu styles of Tai Chi Chuan, which gives him knowledge of all four of the major styles of Tai Chi. Damir has been playing Brazilian, Cuban, and African percussion instruments for 40 years. He was on the founding board of the Empire Loisaida Samba School in New York City. He learned to play a variety of drums and hand-held percussion instruments in several styles of traditional Brazilian rhythms. Damir has also studied Afro-Cuban percussion and more recently in Santiago, Cuba. Damir’s other interests include creating art, playing, and recording music, and enjoying the outdoors through hiking and golfing.
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Kerrigan Sullivan (She/Her) is currently the Department Chair of Performing Arts at Brightpoint and the Producing Artistic Director of the Lynn Theatre. Kerrigan has been in over a hundred plays since she began her career at the age of six. Some of her favorite professional credits include “A Christmas Carol” at Madison Square Garden and “The Batman Forever Stunt Show” at Six Flags Great Adventure. Locally, her favorite roles include Becky in “Becky’s New Car” at CAT Theatre and Dinah in “The Quality of Life” at HATTheatre. She directs locally including, “Wings” (RTCC nominated for Best Director), “The Fourth Wall,” and “This World We Know” at Firehouse Theatre Project. Kerrigan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NYU’s Tisch School for the Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from Brooklyn College.
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Wayne Swatlowski began his adult career as a catholic priest and served for 15 years in various areas of Appalachia. After resigning and marrying, he worked with various non-profit homeless and low-income housing organizations. Wayne graduated Summa Cum Laude from Clown College at John Tyler Community College, has been clowning around for about 15 years with Clowns of America International and local Virginia Clown Alley #3. He retired three years ago and is now enjoying volunteer activities, reading, and watching birds and Netflix movies from his recliner. He continues to use bubbles, rocket balloons, and perform a little magic as Basa (his clown alter-ego) and loves the opportunity it provides him to be with kids and the young at heart. Wayne has been an LLI member since 2019.
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Nicole Thomas-Jackson EdD, has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. A certified fitness instructor since 2001, Nicole has taught group fitness classes in a variety of settings, including high and low impact aerobics, lite physical fitness, and senior fitness. Nicole has also taught elementary physical fitness and currently holds an elementary teaching certificate and administrative endorsement.
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James Triesler has been educating and entertaining students of all ages for over thirty years. He currently serves as the Director of Education at the Virginia War Memorial and as Historian for the National Battle of the Bulge Association. Jim has a BA in political science from East Carolina University and a MEd from Virginia Commonwealth University. For twenty years he taught social studies at Clover Hill High School in Chesterfield County. He and his students were the recipients of a Save Our History Award, from the History Channel, for their class project on WWII. Jim has been the Chesterfield County Teacher of the Year and the Virginia Region One Teacher of the Year. He loves learning and teaching about history!
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Julia Van Buskirk enjoys dancing, cooking, sewing, knitting, and spending time with her family. She is happy to have been an LLI member since 2018.
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Stone Wahl has a PhD in Quantum Physics; was published in Aerodynamics, in Physics, and in Finance; was lead investigator for a patent in DVR processes; and was on an Emmy-winning team. After working as a software development analyst and project manager in various industries, he made a career change in 2018 to full-time grandpa and professional disc golfer (PDGA #68590). Stone is active in his church choir, Bible studies, and children’s ministry, and serves as the treasurer for the River City Disc Golf Club, which he led through 501(c)3 certification and through which he runs youth clinics and tournaments. He has been an LLI member since 2019.
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Mervin Warner has been carving since the mid 1980's and started carving to learn to represent objects in three dimensions versus the two dimensions of drawing. He has been a member of the James River Wood Carvers since the mid 80's. He prefers to carve objects in the round and enjoys carving sea mammals, masks and projects that provide a challenge such as whales, busts, and one-third size carousel horses.
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Jim Warns is a Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. He originates federally insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) as well as several proprietary loan programs, focusing on the proactive use of those programs in retirement planning. Jim has been in the mortgage industry for more than 25 years, and has focused on reverse mortgages exclusively since 2008. He gives CE presentations to financial advisors, realtors, and attorneys. In addition to classes at LLI, he has taught about reverse mortgages at the OSHER Institute at the University of Richmond. He is a past board member of the Central Virginia Financial Planning Association, a founding board member and past Education Director of the RVA Better Aging Forum, a past Chair of the Chesterfield Council on Aging, and active in several other senior service-oriented organizations. Jim graduated from the College of William & Mary and lives in Richmond.
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Emily Watkins joined United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg in 2015 and is currently a Community Impact Director. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University and a Master of Arts from George Washington University. After graduating, she received a Fulbright Grant to live in Rach Gia, Vietnam. She previously worked at the Council on Foundations and United Way Worldwide, supporting community-based philanthropic organizations. Committed to youth mental health and development, Emily currently leads United Way’s Kindergarten Countdown Camp, EveryDay Strong, and Ready4K initiatives.
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Heather Weidner has been a cop’s kid, technical writer, editor, college professor, software tester, and IT manager. Originally from Virginia Beach, Heather has been a mystery fan since Scooby-Doo and Nancy Drew. She writes the Delanie Fitzgerald Mysteries, the Jules Keene Glamping Mysteries, and the Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mysteries. Her short stories appear in the Virginia is for Mysteries series, 50 Shades of Cabernet, Deadly Southern Charm, and Murder by the Glass. She is a member of Sisters in Crime – Central Virginia, Sisters in Crime – Chessie, Guppies, International Thriller Writers, and James River Writers. She earned her BA in English from Virginia Wesleyan University and her MA in American Literature from the University of Richmond. Heather currently lives in Central Virginia with her husband and a pair of Jack Russell terriers.
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E. Ayn Welleford PhD, has taught extensively in the areas of Lifespan Development, Developmental Gerontology, Geropsychology, and Ethical Decision Making and Human Values. An associate professor and the gerontologist for Community Voice, she works to make our community a great place for all people to GROW older by bridging classroom and community. Currently, Dr. Welleford serves as co-lead of the Longevity Project for a greater Richmond with Senior Connections Executive Director, Amy Strite. She has been known to say, “Let’s do something that does something.”
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Donna Whitfield is a current member of LLI. She is a former English teacher with Chesterfield County. She started beading in 1998 and specializes in bead weaving. Donna enjoys playing Mah Jongg and Triple Play with her friends.
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Amanda Williams is the Director of the MacArthur Memorial. Amanda graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College with bachelor’s degrees in history and art history, and later earned her MA in History from Old Dominion University. She began her career as an archaeologist at Historic Jamestowne before joining the MacArthur Memorial as Education Manager. She specializes in military history and women’s history and is the host of the MacArthur Memorial and the World War I podcasts.
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Lee Winne grew up on his parents’ guest ranch near Reno, Nevada. He attended local public schools, graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno with a B.A. in Journalism. For three years during college, Lee worked as a photographer and reporter for the local afternoon newspaper. Following college, he was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Army where he was assigned as a public information officer and troop commander in the Transportation Corps. After the military, Lee attended law school, graduating with a Juris Doctorate degree from the California Western School of Law in San Diego, and was admitted to the State Bar of California. Lee then enjoyed a 40-year career in contract management with the engineering and construction industry. His work included assignments on oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation, and nuclear projects in the USA, as well as more than 10 years on work assignments in the Middle East, Asia, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Lee is now retired and spends his time on church activities, reading, and taking classes at LLI Chesterfield, where he has been an active member since 2022.
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Alan Winter graduated with honors in history from Rutgers, studied creative writing at Columbia’s Graduate School of General Studies, and earned advanced degrees from NYU and Columbia. Winter has authored six novels including “Wolf” and “Sins of the Fathers,” which he co-authored with Herbert J. Stern. Both of these books challenge the historiography of Hitler’s early years and the Nazi rise to power by incorporating primary resources into historical novels. His novel “Savior’s Day” was selected as a Kirkus Best Book Selection of 2013 and of which Kirkus said, "Winter’s command of his historical material is impressive, as is his skill at shaping his characters.”
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Nena Woods has a BA in French and Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and has taught all levels of Spanish since 1981. Her latest experience was teaching K-8th grade at the Sabot at Stony Point private school here in Richmond. She has traveled many times to Spain especially the Canary Islands where her mother's family lives.
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Dan Woolley MD, FACS, is a cardiothoracic surgeon with Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Woolley has specialized expertise in minimally-invasive robotic surgery. He also has expertise in esophageal surgery and endoscopic thoracic procedures. He earned his medical doctorate at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Woolley then completed both a general surgical residency and surgical research fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Cooper Hospital University Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey, before moving to Richmond to finish a cardiothoracic surgery residency at VCU’s Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Woolley is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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George Worthington is the Dementia Services Coordinator for Virginia's Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). George supports the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission, reviews existing programs and works with other agencies to more effectively deliver services to Virginians living with dementia. He has worked in human services since 2012 after a career shift from being an economist in Asia and Australia and has a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from LaTrobe University in Melbourne, Australia.
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Michael Wriston has been an adjunct member of the faculty at the University of Richmond for over 25 years and is the founder and president of The Reinvention Factory and The Competitive Edge. An established and published expert on leadership development and the creation of high-performance teams and cultures, Dr. Wriston has most recently developed broad and practical expertise on the development of talent, nurturing personal resiliency and enabling people to discover their gifts, their story and their life's purpose to ensure that they're able to fulfill their destiny. A native Vermonter and guardian of the environment, Dr. Wriston is a long-time soccer coach and the proud father of four remarkable sons.
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