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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF OF SANTA FE CARES As stewards of public money, it is a high priority of Santa Fe Cares to be directed by respected community leaders, people living with AIDS and capable staff. Together we strive to balance our vision and compassion with effective and responsible business practices. Board members are elected for three-year terms and are expected to be actively involved on at least one board committee and one event committee. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Alicia Miller, President MA & BA in English/Literature. Published writer, book reviewer and critic, teacher and art collector. Former chair of the Kent State University Board of Trustees.     Jeff Pine, Past President '98 & '99 MSPH in Community Health Education, MS in Community Development. Director/Founder of EGIS (Elders Getting Information and Services). Previous consultant with the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement. Previous founder/director of Community Health Services, previous director of AIDS Wellness Program and Hospice Division (VNS).     Gary Plum, Vice President Studied Art and Design. Twenty-five year's experience in framing, museum design and art gallery sales. Serves on boards/committees of several AIDS organizations, community activist, person living with AIDS.     Kate Wall Ganz, Treasurer Professional financial consultant (retired), extensive experience in marketing in the cable television industry. Founding member of Hope House and past board member with Santa Fe Rape Crisis Center.     Mark Forsyth, Secretary Education in psychology and video production. Self-employed graphic designer, 20 years experience in design and production, formerly managed a restaurant, owned and operated an interior fabric design and manufacturing company. Most recently headed a one-person advertising department for well-known artist, Mark is living with AIDS.   Jim Baird MA in Theatre/Speech. Stage director/production manager, conference planner, English teacher. Former president of Hope House, a residential center for those living with HIV/AIDS.     Christopher Clary MBA College of Santa Fe. Grant writer, editor, fund raiser and volunteer advocate. Currently manages the President's Office of the Santa Fe Institute.     Susan Friedman MA in Liberal Education and Social Work. College administrator, AIDS Case manager. Currently owns her own business as a professional organizer.     Gregg Hartnett Professional hair stylist/massage therapist with degrees in Cosmetology and Natural Therapeutics. Extensive volunteer experience for AIDS-related events and organizations including Hope House, Kitchen Angels and various AIDS walks.     Doug Houston Self-employed graphic and fine artist, person living with AIDS. Former board member of Theatre Arts Corporation, Orchestra of Santa Fe, The Santa Fe Symphony and Creative Writing Board of The College of Santa Fe.     Kathy Murphy 15 years managerial and administrative experience with emphasis on fund raising. Currently Business Fund Drive and Advertising Manager for The Santa Fe Opera.     Gay Nathan MA in English. 27 years experience in education as teacher and administrator. Most recently taught at the Santa Fe Indian School. Avidly involved in theatre.     Shelly Repp BA in Early Childhood Development and Social Work. Director of Private Services for Heritage Healthcare Services. Previously a youth care specialist at Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas and coordinator of the behavior management specialist program at Desert Hills Residential Treatment Center in Albuquerque.     William Stewart Educated in History and Law. Foreign service officer, foreign correspondant and writer for Time Magazine for over 20 years. Has lived and worked in many countries around the world.     Jerry Torres MS and BS in chemistry. Currently a self-employed surveying and engineering consultant. Previously a water chemist for the cities of Espanola and Santa Fe, a lab director at International Independent Environment Laboratory in Las Cruces and general manager of Advanced Agricultural Technology and Environmental Services in Las Cruces.     Lesley Urquhart MA candidate in Public Health. Professional air traffic controller; health risk manager for 19 years. Has worked with several community organzations including Hope House and Sexual Assault Response Team.     STAFF   Carolyn Tjoland, Executive Director MS & BA in Clinical Psychology. Twenty years experience in non-profit administration, fundraising and volunteer coordination. Licensed psychotherapist, teacher, consultant and foster parent to 59 teenagers. Santa Fe Cares' Executive Director since April 1996.   Terry Jennings, Office Manager MA in Teaching English as a Second Language, 25 years experience in education as a teacher and university administrator; 10 years managerial experience in publishing; most recently with Prentice Hall in Japan. Lived and worked in Asia, Europe and Africa for more than 3 decades.   David Pfeffer, 2000 AIDS Walk Coordinator Licensed architect in private practice for over 20 years. Current planning commissioner and former zoning board member. Led community drives for homeless shelter and ice arena. Organizing grand opening events for new community center, a six day celebration expecting 50,000 people. Frequent community volunteer.   Top of Page