STAFF

Our staff is dedicated to providing writers-in-residence with the radical hospitality Hedgebrook is known for. Here, in their own words, Hedgebrook staff talk about why they love their jobs:

Cathy Bruemmer - Gardener
"It’s an extraordinary gift to work in such a beautiful well-crafted environment with a dedicated group of talented people.  Harvesting big bowls of veggies for the writers is one of my great joys."

Jess Dowdell - Executive Chef
I’ve never had a job that I look forward to going to as I do to Hedgebrook. It is so rewarding to nourish the residents with food and friendship.  It really feeds my soul.

Gitana Garofalo - Director of Alumnae Relations & Communications
My own experience as a writer at Hedgebrook continually inspires my work with and for the amazing Hedgebrook residents and alumnae.

Billy Pape - Facilities Manager
"For me it’s a win-win situation.  I get to work in such a beautiful place doing a variety of things I like and for such a noble cause."

Kathryn Preiss - Administrative Assistant
"Rain or shine, residents pop their heads into the office, basket on arm with breakfast goodies from the Farmhouse, or on their way to a walk along the beach, simply glowing with the Hedgebrook energy, and say Thank You.  Every time I am reminded of what a powerful thing this is, giving artists time and space and quiet to do their work, and am proud to be a part of it." 

Kathy Watson - Housekeeper
"Hedgebrook is a wonderland.  It opens your mind and heart.  I am grateful to be a part of it."

Amy Wheeler - Executive Director
"As a playwright whose life was changed by the gift of a Hedgebrook residency, I am thrilled by the opportunity to lead this organization I love into an exciting new era."

Vito Zingarelli - Residency Director
I’ve enjoyed my relationship with Hedgebrook and Whidbey Island since the early days of the Women Playwrights Festival with ACT Theatre in 1998; the ability to more fully serve Hedgebrook’s mission at this juncture in her maturation is a true joy.