Allyse LeBlanc ~ Chair

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A smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a brown sweater.

Allyse LeBlanc weaves her background in social work, domestic violence prevention, and systems-level advocacy to bridge the gap between structural support and deeply restorative, holistic wellbeing. Her practice is a blend of somatic integration and intuitive mentorship. She is dedicated to cultivating inclusive, vibrant, and deeply nourishing spaces for individual and collective flourishing.

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Close-up of a smiling woman wearing a headband, captured in black and white, showing her face and shoulder.

Lauren Lounsbury ~ Clerk

Lauren braids her experience in hospitality management and service with her passion for the healing arts to create spaces where people can gather meaningfully in community. She is a devoted student of life, supported by daily spiritual practice, connected to the universal wisdom that lives within us all, and committed to living a conscious, joyful life.  Her mission is to give and receive love, and elevate the collective energy.

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A group of women preparing food outdoors at a picnic table in a wooded area, with colorful prayer flags hanging above.

Ashley Shane ~ Treasurer

Ashley Shane is passionate about creating thoughtful systems that support people, spark creativity, and make room for joy. With a background in operations, finance, and organizational development, she brings a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to purpose-driven work and is honored to contribute to a community rooted in connection, shared growth, and collective well-being.

Jen Deraspe ~ Founding Member

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A woman with short curly hair outdoors, smiling, wearing earrings and a green shawl, standing beside a tree.

Jen Deraspe is a seasoned group facilitator and has been a leader in the health and wellness industry for over 27 years. She is the founder of Maine's first green-certified eco-retreat center, Nurture Through Nature. Through her holistic life coaching practice, Spirals of Well-Being, Jen offers healing arts services aimed at expanding her client's holistic well-being. In addition, she is the Founder and Director of the

Women's School for Spiritual Warriors,

which is ever-evolving expression of her life’s work and heart’s desire to facilitate and co-create.