helped create and hold space for those who want to learn in a creative, meaningful way that accepts the inner growth and spirituality of self, others and the communal spirit of all beings.  While working with us she completed a master's program in Experiential Education through Minnesota State University, Mankato, which led her to help start a local democratic school while integrating coursework related to transformative learning and research. Her work and training in community building and co-facilitation with the Foundation for Community Encouragement brought her to an active leadership role as Vice President in the formation of Beamish Process Arts, now Association Building Community, as a non-profit corporation.

As a deep thinker and philosopher she pursued many interests in social change on personal and world levels. Angela welcomed people's stories and ideas on authentic learning and knowing and the effects of these real-life experiences on their well-being and their life goals. Weaving this research in with a study of social infrastructures provided her jumping off point for pursuing collective ideas on sustainable living. In evaluating what is essential for a transition to a “Life Sustaining Mind" (a term coined by one of my teachers, deep ecologist, Joanna Macy), the parallels in her personal shift from doctrinal approaches in religion and spirituality (my inner life) to dynamic, practical approaches, point to a deeper understanding of the necessity to witness the same comprehensively on all levels- political, ecological and social. The key to reinforcing this learning is to nurture and practice this shift experientially. That is, make the choices of living these newfound principles, through acting simultaneously and in coordination with others in recognition of the dynamic function and relationship of beings and the world.

...she works with LEAP now (among other initiatives) and continues to write poetry as part of her process...