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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:
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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.” |
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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.” |
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M. Louise McKay - Director of Donor Relations & Fund Development
“Returning to the Puget Sound after several years on the East Coast, I feel extraordinarily lucky to find so much of what I love in one place… beautiful landscape, creative engagement with the world, amazing people and stories, peaceful solitude, a supportive and nurturing community… and this is my job! How wonderful to know that not only do I get to experience this place myself, my work is to share Hedgebrook with others.” |
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Denise Barr - House Chef
“I treasure the creative and nurturing environment of the Hedgebrook kitchen and feel honored to spend my time there. Planning, prepping and cooking a meal is a gift, a gift to be passed on. I find that everyone brings something wonderful to the table.” |
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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.” |
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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. |
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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.” |
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Kathy Watson - Head Housekeeper
“Hedgebrook is a wonderland. It opens your mind and heart. I am grateful to be a part of it.” |
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