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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:
 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.
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