Meet The Team

I'm a single mom of 2 amazing kids. Work as a receptionist at a veterinary hospital. Lover of nature, music, gardening, arts and crafts and reading. I believe in a growth mindset. You can learn something new every day. Kindness, empathy and integrity are essential to being a good human.  

A mother of 5 children, with 1 on the way. Raising children has been my childhood dream. I recently remarried an amazing man, and we purchased 5 acres in the countryside of Indiana. Our hope is to cultivate the land, become self sufficient, and become part of our small town community to help others thrive. 

Deirdra loves her community and seeks to follow the rule her father taught her to "Leave every place better than you found it."

Deirdra is an international best selling author, community chaplain, designer, explorer, and cat lover. 

She holds a Master's Degree in  Pastoral Counseling with a minor in Community Chaplaincy, and a Bachelor's degree in Social and Behavioral Studies. 

Deirdra has spent the last seven years working with domestic violence aid services and received her certification through the Department of Justice to help families obtain residency onto the address confidentiality program. 

Ann has extensive experience working with non-profits and helping them to be successful in their goals. She is passionate about serving communities and helping them to thrive.

Ann served as an elected County Commissioner and gained valuable insights about the needs of communities and found creative ways to meet those needs.

She is keenly aware of the importance of having honest elected officials and those who obey due process in order to have healthy, thriving communities.

While working as a Juvenile Probation Officer she connected with the youth and helped to empower them in ways that changed their lives forever.

With Northwest Regional ESD Ann served as a legislative advocate and fights for the rights of underserved populations.

Susan's landscape designs can be found all over the United States. She is a master at making anything grow into its full potential whether in the garden or in life.

Susan has a passion for history and architecture. With her late husband she worked to renew a historical home in upper state New York that is now a gem for the community.

Susan loves nature and is at home in the woods, walking the coastlines, exploring mountains, and dipping her feet into running streams.

Susan has a background in large scale events coordination, community outreach, community development, business management, writing, non-profit management, public relations, and compassionate service.

Laura is an experienced board director working with many non-profits in helping them to be successful through her non-profit management skills and education.

Laura is an author, blogger, and social media influencer reaching over a million people every month. She helps to build awareness about personal and community needs.

She is a speaker and teacher for her church and active in promoting whole-health wellness.

Cathy Butler Teichert is a professional violinist with her string quartet, Strings of Elegance, and a Suzuki Violin Teacher with Cathy's Violin Studio. She is also an Advanced Certified Life Coach with Love in Later Years (LILY), an organization she co-founded with her husband Jeff which supports single adults seeking peace, healing, and more joyful relationships.

With a bachelor degree in Family & Human Development and personal background with divorce, single-parenting, mid-single dating, remarriage and blending families, Cathy is uniquely qualified to work with those in similar situations. She provides private and group coaching as well as online courses.

Love In Later Years (LILY) provides many FREE resources for all who enjoy personal growth and enriching relationships, including weekly inspirational podcasts on "LILY Pod" and videos on "LILY Tube." Enjoy LILY resources and connect on social media here: https://loveinlateryears.com/lily-links/

Cathy married Jeff Teichert in May of 2018. They are the parents of a blended family that includes four handsome sons, one lovely daughter-in-law and a sweet baby grand-daughter. 

Kate Dimon; attended UCG and graduated University Limerick went on to work for Digital Equipment Corporation in Europe then on to Intel Corporation in as a Senior Construction Project Manager. Returning to finish Grad work at Marylhurst College then completing her career as an Adjunct at Clatsop College and a team lead at Blue Mountain Community College in recruiting solutions.

Ms. Dimon was the president of the Board of Directors for The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Centre Trail Tenders from 2011 to2013 and again from 2014 to 2022.  Ms. Dimon is a well-known preservationist who still serves on boards and provides expertise on IBC and building knowledge  Ms Dimon also has worked as a paralegal and has been trained in Land Law.  Ms Dimon is retired and splits her time between the US and Europe.