Woman Works is a Women owned enterprise embracing the skills, talents, energy and experience of its founding and associate members. The vision of Woman Works is to empower women to achieve their goals within a creative entrepreneurial business: Creative-In-Home-Services.
Deborah A. Smith-Krause, RN: Educated at Sisters Hospital , Buffalo , NY
Heidi Passalacqua, BS, RN: Educated at University of Vermont , Burlington , VT. Gifford Medical Center , Randolph , VT
Elena Van Zandt, BS, M. Ed., LADC: Elena has been active in the helping profession for over twelve years. Having earned degrees in both school counseling and health education, she blends her academic training with the practical experience of assisting clients in schools, residential programs, and community settings. Utilizing her back ground of youth and family advocacy and experience as a LADC, her compassionate approach works to reduce substance abuse, violence and other self-destructive behaviors. Delivering individual counseling addressing a range of issues particularly, substance abuse assessment, anger management, trauma, loss and relationship work. Her dynamic, positive style has helped to give a voice to adolescents and their creation of a Teen Program. Working to provide a safe ‘drop-in’ setting and alternative activities, she works closely with student support teams, community based agencies, and families. She also offers group work in area of co-dependency.
Patricia Lloyd: Experienced seamstress and horse specialist with over 25 years experience in equine care, riding and stable requirements management.
"I have had 30 years experience in the clothing industry both , factory and professional tailoring. I am eager to help with your designs and creative ideas to put them into reality. I have worked in places as CB sports,Avon fashion, Hunt Club to name a few. I have been well trained in most aspects of the sewing and fashion world.
I grew up with horses. My father was the horse lover in our family. I couldn’t ride for a time, but spent hours playing and grooming the horses until I was old enough to ride. I have always had one or two horses. Some were what some call throw away horses, seemingly that no one could train. I have had great success in teaching these “cast-away” horses to trust again and to start to re-enjoy human and horse companionship they are bred for.
I was involved with a few stables in my time. I worked at Birch Meadow Stables with Jon and Elaine Gregory as their assistant trainer in saddle seat. Later, I joined my sister in a trail riding business where we boarded horse and ran a day camp for younger horse enthusiasts. I enjoyed that very much. We taught first the basics, then we taught young people barrel racing, and various games on horses. But most importantly we taught them to love and give to their horses good care and the resultant rewards would be much greater than anyone could imagine. Horses truly are great therapy. As I listen and watch them I somehow just know what they want. I would like to be able to share this experience with you. Nothing will ever compare to this experience: The joy of having an animal trust you so much is more than I can imagine. "
"I have had 30 years experience in the clothing industry both , factory and professional tailoring. I am eager to help with your designs and creative ideas to put them into reality. I have worked in places as CB sports,
I grew up with horses. My father was the horse lover in our family. I couldn’t ride for a time, but spent hours playing and grooming the horses until I was old enough to ride. I have always had one or two horses. Some were what some call throw away horses, seemingly that no one could train. I have had great success in teaching these “cast-away” horses to trust again and to start to re-enjoy human and horse companionship they are bred for.
I was involved with a few stables in my time. I worked at Birch Meadow Stables with Jon and Elaine Gregory as their assistant trainer in saddle seat. Later, I joined my sister in a trail riding business where we boarded horse and ran a day camp for younger horse enthusiasts. I enjoyed that very much. We taught first the basics, then we taught young people barrel racing, and various games on horses. But most importantly we taught them to love and give to their horses good care and the resultant rewards would be much greater than anyone could imagine. Horses truly are great therapy. As I listen and watch them I somehow just know what they want. I would like to be able to share this experience with you. Nothing will ever compare to this experience: The joy of having an animal trust you so much is more than I can imagine. "
Jenn Kahn – Artist:
Michael Krause, BA, MA, Ph.D: Educated at Norwich University and Georgetown University; served over 30 years in the military; experienced teacher and leader in life skills, business development and construction management.
