Celebrated Readers
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Sanctuary is a community, and our readers are an invaluable part of that community. Since we have several interactive sections, we've gotten to know many of you more intimately. So, we wanted to celebrate you and thank you for your support of our publication. Each month, one reader or organization will be chosen to be highlighted on this page.
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April 2025: Tracy C. (NY) - Tracy is a registered nurse who has worked in the OR for years and now mentors new nurses, assisting them during clinical training. She is a mother and grandmother dedicated to her family and her community. She has supported Sanctuary for years, providing regular feedback and interaction on LinkedIn. Thank you so much for your support, Tracy.
March 2025: Amy G. (MN) - Amy is the co-owner of Salty Lass Sea Glass. She and her husband create one-of-a-kind, genuine, surf-tumbled sea glass jewelry. Amy boasts, "We never alter or shape our sea glass in any way (apart from drilling a hole, that is); rather, we leave the hard work to nature alone." Amy follows and engages with us on X. Thank you so much for your support.
February 2025: Christie D. (NY) - Christie is a painter and sculptor who is a signature member of the National Association of Women Artists. She is a past president of the organization and current vice president. Her diverse work represents an intellectual journey, which engages the viewer in self-reflection from secular, political and spiritual perspectives. Thank you, Christie, for your support and engagement in social media. Readers can learn more about Christie's work from her website as well as her Facebook and Instagram pages.
January 2025: Kelsey T. (MD) - Kelsey has been supportive by sending us emails containing feedback and suggestions for content. She is a retired nurse. Thank you for your suggestions and continued support, Kelsey!
February 2025: Christie D. (NY) - Christie is a painter and sculptor who is a signature member of the National Association of Women Artists. She is a past president of the organization and current vice president. Her diverse work represents an intellectual journey, which engages the viewer in self-reflection from secular, political and spiritual perspectives. Thank you, Christie, for your support and engagement in social media. Readers can learn more about Christie's work from her website as well as her Facebook and Instagram pages.
January 2025: Kelsey T. (MD) - Kelsey has been supportive by sending us emails containing feedback and suggestions for content. She is a retired nurse. Thank you for your suggestions and continued support, Kelsey!
2024 CELEBRATED READERS
December 2024: The Vogue Writers Group (NY) - We are celebrating a group this month. The Vogue Writers Group out of New York City often shares our book excerpts and poetry content. This is a promotional group for authors. Find their Instagram and X pages. Thank you for your interaction!
November 2024: Virgil Capollari (NY) - Virgil is a U.S. Military Veteran and the founder and president of Adaptive Risk Strategies LLC. He cares deeply for his community. He was recently elected to serve on the Wappinger Central School District's Board of Education and is an Advisory Board Chair for the Dutchess County Veterans Affairs Committee. He is also a staunch advocate and volunteer for the VFW. Virgil is a strong supporter of Sanctuary and interacts with us frequently from his Instagram page. We appreciate your service to our country and your support of our mission, Virgil. Thank you!
October 2024: Syd Hap (NY) - Syd is a mixed-media artist and doll maker. She believes that art making is healing and supports personal growth. Syd shared her artistic journey in Sanctuary in 2023. We appreciate her continued support of what we do and positive interaction with us from her Instagram page. Thank you, Syd!
September 2024: Josephine ("Pina") Lynch (NY) - Josephine (a.k.a. Pina to those who know and love her) is the retired Director of Administrative Services and Events Management for Bronx Community College. "I did 2000 events a year (22 years) for faculty, staff and students, as well as external users," she says. Notable films she negotiated for campus use were: A Beautiful Mind, The Thomas Crown Affair, The Good Shepherd and Mona Lisa Smile. Though retired, she is studying energy healing and maintaining her love for writing, painting and drawing. Pina is a big supporter of Sanctuary's mission, and we appreciate her for her readership and feedback. Find her on Instagram.
August 2024: Laura Lee McIntyre, Ph.D. (OR) - In 2022, Laura Lee was interviewed for Sanctuary's Autism Awareness & Acceptance issue. Since then, she has continued to support what we do, offering ideas for our Focus on Youth issue and interacting with us on X (formerly Twitter). Laura is Dean of the College of Education at the University of Oregon and is known for her work in autism, family-centered interventions, and family–school partnerships for children with disabilities. Readers can find Laura on X and LinkedIn. Thank you, Laura, for your continued support of what we do!
July 2024: Susan L. Marquis (VA/NJ) - Susan is a visiting professor and lecturer at Princeton University, former dean of the Pardee RAND Graduate School, and author of I Am Not a Tractor! and Unconventional Warfare. Sanctuary published an interview with Susan in 2018. Readers can follow Susan on Instagram, Threads and X (Formerly Twitter). Thank you, Susan, for your continued support and interaction. We appreciate you!
June 2024: Deborah Cordova (NY) - Deborah is a former VP of Citibank Asset Management and was one of our very first readers. Even before Sanctuary's launch, Myrna Haskell, executive editor, sought advice from her regarding readership demographics, style, and content. Full disclosure: Myrna and Deb have been friends for more than 40 years. The entire Sanctuary Team sends a huge thank you for her continued support of what we do!
May 2024: Renée Falanga Brenner (NY) - Renée has been a supporter of Sanctuary since its launch. She is a single parent of four adult children, whose oldest is totally dependent with multiple disabilities, and human mom to her dog, Oreo. Renée is a Special Education Advocate at the Resource Center for Accessible Living, Inc. in Kingston, NY. She is a board member for the Ulster County Youth Bureau, Council President for Redeemer Lutheran Church in Kingston, member of the Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force, member of the Ulster County Italian American Foundation, and an avid volunteer for Sparrow’s Nest, Angels of Light, and Christmas Wishes of Ulster County. She shares, "Being around people who are doing positive things to create a difference in this world warms my heart!" Thank you, Renée! We appreciate you!
April 2024: Anna Mayta (NY) - Anna is a dancer, educator, choreographer, and the director of Mayta Fusion Dance, a project-based dance company. Her style as both instructor and performer is energetic, vibrant, and multicultural. She will be performing at Sanctuary's "Spring Into Arts & Wellness" event on Saturday, April 6 at the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory. We appreciate Anna's support of our mission and interaction with us over the years. Find her on Instagram.
March 2024: Lola Stanton (NY) - Lola is an award-winning artist based in New York City. She works in oils and specializes in people and flower portraits. She is a member of the National Association of Women Artists. We appreciate Lola's interaction and support on Instagram. You can find out more about her work from her website.
February 2024: Gene and Viviana (FL) - We are grateful for Gene and Viviana's support of what we do and their interaction with us on Facebook. The Sanctuary Team sincerely thanks you both for being part of our community.
January 2024: Connie Newton Stancell (CT) - Connie has been interacting and supporting us on Instagram. She is an artist who says, "My paintings are my remembered experiences of nature and the natural world. Artworks evolve over time with additions and subtractions of colors and textures." She has exhibited widely in both solo and group exhibitions. Find out more about Connie from her website.
November 2024: Virgil Capollari (NY) - Virgil is a U.S. Military Veteran and the founder and president of Adaptive Risk Strategies LLC. He cares deeply for his community. He was recently elected to serve on the Wappinger Central School District's Board of Education and is an Advisory Board Chair for the Dutchess County Veterans Affairs Committee. He is also a staunch advocate and volunteer for the VFW. Virgil is a strong supporter of Sanctuary and interacts with us frequently from his Instagram page. We appreciate your service to our country and your support of our mission, Virgil. Thank you!
October 2024: Syd Hap (NY) - Syd is a mixed-media artist and doll maker. She believes that art making is healing and supports personal growth. Syd shared her artistic journey in Sanctuary in 2023. We appreciate her continued support of what we do and positive interaction with us from her Instagram page. Thank you, Syd!
September 2024: Josephine ("Pina") Lynch (NY) - Josephine (a.k.a. Pina to those who know and love her) is the retired Director of Administrative Services and Events Management for Bronx Community College. "I did 2000 events a year (22 years) for faculty, staff and students, as well as external users," she says. Notable films she negotiated for campus use were: A Beautiful Mind, The Thomas Crown Affair, The Good Shepherd and Mona Lisa Smile. Though retired, she is studying energy healing and maintaining her love for writing, painting and drawing. Pina is a big supporter of Sanctuary's mission, and we appreciate her for her readership and feedback. Find her on Instagram.
August 2024: Laura Lee McIntyre, Ph.D. (OR) - In 2022, Laura Lee was interviewed for Sanctuary's Autism Awareness & Acceptance issue. Since then, she has continued to support what we do, offering ideas for our Focus on Youth issue and interacting with us on X (formerly Twitter). Laura is Dean of the College of Education at the University of Oregon and is known for her work in autism, family-centered interventions, and family–school partnerships for children with disabilities. Readers can find Laura on X and LinkedIn. Thank you, Laura, for your continued support of what we do!
July 2024: Susan L. Marquis (VA/NJ) - Susan is a visiting professor and lecturer at Princeton University, former dean of the Pardee RAND Graduate School, and author of I Am Not a Tractor! and Unconventional Warfare. Sanctuary published an interview with Susan in 2018. Readers can follow Susan on Instagram, Threads and X (Formerly Twitter). Thank you, Susan, for your continued support and interaction. We appreciate you!
June 2024: Deborah Cordova (NY) - Deborah is a former VP of Citibank Asset Management and was one of our very first readers. Even before Sanctuary's launch, Myrna Haskell, executive editor, sought advice from her regarding readership demographics, style, and content. Full disclosure: Myrna and Deb have been friends for more than 40 years. The entire Sanctuary Team sends a huge thank you for her continued support of what we do!
May 2024: Renée Falanga Brenner (NY) - Renée has been a supporter of Sanctuary since its launch. She is a single parent of four adult children, whose oldest is totally dependent with multiple disabilities, and human mom to her dog, Oreo. Renée is a Special Education Advocate at the Resource Center for Accessible Living, Inc. in Kingston, NY. She is a board member for the Ulster County Youth Bureau, Council President for Redeemer Lutheran Church in Kingston, member of the Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force, member of the Ulster County Italian American Foundation, and an avid volunteer for Sparrow’s Nest, Angels of Light, and Christmas Wishes of Ulster County. She shares, "Being around people who are doing positive things to create a difference in this world warms my heart!" Thank you, Renée! We appreciate you!
April 2024: Anna Mayta (NY) - Anna is a dancer, educator, choreographer, and the director of Mayta Fusion Dance, a project-based dance company. Her style as both instructor and performer is energetic, vibrant, and multicultural. She will be performing at Sanctuary's "Spring Into Arts & Wellness" event on Saturday, April 6 at the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory. We appreciate Anna's support of our mission and interaction with us over the years. Find her on Instagram.
March 2024: Lola Stanton (NY) - Lola is an award-winning artist based in New York City. She works in oils and specializes in people and flower portraits. She is a member of the National Association of Women Artists. We appreciate Lola's interaction and support on Instagram. You can find out more about her work from her website.
February 2024: Gene and Viviana (FL) - We are grateful for Gene and Viviana's support of what we do and their interaction with us on Facebook. The Sanctuary Team sincerely thanks you both for being part of our community.
January 2024: Connie Newton Stancell (CT) - Connie has been interacting and supporting us on Instagram. She is an artist who says, "My paintings are my remembered experiences of nature and the natural world. Artworks evolve over time with additions and subtractions of colors and textures." She has exhibited widely in both solo and group exhibitions. Find out more about Connie from her website.
2023 CELEBRATED READERS
December 2023: Readers from Australia - As this is our end-of-year "We're Grateful" issue, we wanted to give a shout-out to our growing Australian audience of gallery owners, artists and entrepreneurs. These readers may be the farthest from us geographically, but thanks to the internet, we can reach those from the other side of the globe. Thank you for joining us and following what we do. You are all appreciated very much!
November 2023: Elizabeth Cox (Canada) - Elizabeth is a Canadian-based artist who follows us on X (formerly Twitter). She paints in thick oils with an impressionistic vigor, aspiring to rouse an awakening in her viewer. Elizabeth's work has been exhibited in Northern Ontario, Vancouver, and Victoria, British Columbia. Her work has also been featured in several magazines. Thank you for your support, Elizabeth! Find Elizabeth's Twitter page and website for more information.
October 2023: Gail Winbury (NJ) - Gail has been engaging with us on Instagram. She is a New Jersey-based painter and collage artist who says, "Art captures what we experience before we can name it." Readers can find her abstract work on her website. Follow Gail on Instagram.
September 2023: Samantha Gambino, Psy.D. (NY) - Samantha is a licensed psychologist, wellness expert and founder of Strong + Mindful. Her specialties include stress management, overcoming burnout, the mind-body connection, and promoting overall wellness. She is a consultant who works with businesses and brands to integrate mental health programming into their wellness platforms. Our team thanks Samantha for her continued support of what we do at Sanctuary! Find Samantha's answers to readers' questions in our Ask an Expert section (June '22). Find Samantha on Instagram.
August 2023: Alice Chambers (AR) - Alice is a textile artist from Arkansas. She has been regularly interacting with us on Twitter. We thank her for her support of our publication and wish her much success.
July 2023: Marlene Payne (NY) - Marlene has been one of our most loyal and interactive Facebook followers. She is a certified health coach and the owner of Minding My Store, with a mission to help clients build a health plan that is practical & achievable. Marlene is passionate about helping others enjoy good health as they age. We thank her for her support. Follow Marlene from her inspirational Facebook page.
June 2023: Lou Patrou (NY) - Lou is a fine artist based in New York. His work has been exhibited in New York City galleries, upstate New York, London, Los Angeles and San Diego. More recently, he has been exploring product design and licensing. We want to thank Lou for his interaction with us on Instagram. Find out more about Lou and his work at Patrou Fine Art.
May 2023: Finish Strong Wellness Center (NY) - Finish Strong Wellness Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves young people in Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas. The goal of Finish Strong is to increase young people's physical, social and emotional well-being. Services are FREE for all our participants. We love what they do. Thank you for your interaction on INSTAGRAM!
April 2023: Donna Johnson-Klonsky (NY) - Donna, a coach, author and motivational speaker, interacts with us on Instagram, where readers can find her inspirational posts. She is the founder of DJ Consulting Services, Inc., which has a mission to transform how we approach, process, and master change. Find her book, Aspects of Change.
March 2023: Jillian Fisher (NY) - Jillian is a content creator/producer, media specialist, and location scout. She is a board member of UPWIFT (Upstate NY Women in Film & Television) who is committed to promoting the arts in her community. She has been following and interacting with Sanctuary for several years now. You can learn about Jillian's current projects from Facebook and LinkedIn.
February 2023: Maz Ghani (CA) - Maz is inspired by all things botanical with a focus on floral and nature photography. His photos have been included in exhibitions in galleries and museums in California and Massachusetts. Maz has been interacting with us on Instagram. We appreciate his support and urge readers to visit his website.
January 2023: Victoria Twomey (NY) - Victoria is an award-winning poet and fine art illustrator specializing in original colored pencil drawings. She is the author of several chap books. Readers might recognize her name from poetry she shared in Sanctuary in 2021. We wanted to thank Victoria for her continued support of what we do, especially her interaction on Instagram. Learn more about Victoria's work.
November 2023: Elizabeth Cox (Canada) - Elizabeth is a Canadian-based artist who follows us on X (formerly Twitter). She paints in thick oils with an impressionistic vigor, aspiring to rouse an awakening in her viewer. Elizabeth's work has been exhibited in Northern Ontario, Vancouver, and Victoria, British Columbia. Her work has also been featured in several magazines. Thank you for your support, Elizabeth! Find Elizabeth's Twitter page and website for more information.
October 2023: Gail Winbury (NJ) - Gail has been engaging with us on Instagram. She is a New Jersey-based painter and collage artist who says, "Art captures what we experience before we can name it." Readers can find her abstract work on her website. Follow Gail on Instagram.
September 2023: Samantha Gambino, Psy.D. (NY) - Samantha is a licensed psychologist, wellness expert and founder of Strong + Mindful. Her specialties include stress management, overcoming burnout, the mind-body connection, and promoting overall wellness. She is a consultant who works with businesses and brands to integrate mental health programming into their wellness platforms. Our team thanks Samantha for her continued support of what we do at Sanctuary! Find Samantha's answers to readers' questions in our Ask an Expert section (June '22). Find Samantha on Instagram.
August 2023: Alice Chambers (AR) - Alice is a textile artist from Arkansas. She has been regularly interacting with us on Twitter. We thank her for her support of our publication and wish her much success.
July 2023: Marlene Payne (NY) - Marlene has been one of our most loyal and interactive Facebook followers. She is a certified health coach and the owner of Minding My Store, with a mission to help clients build a health plan that is practical & achievable. Marlene is passionate about helping others enjoy good health as they age. We thank her for her support. Follow Marlene from her inspirational Facebook page.
June 2023: Lou Patrou (NY) - Lou is a fine artist based in New York. His work has been exhibited in New York City galleries, upstate New York, London, Los Angeles and San Diego. More recently, he has been exploring product design and licensing. We want to thank Lou for his interaction with us on Instagram. Find out more about Lou and his work at Patrou Fine Art.
May 2023: Finish Strong Wellness Center (NY) - Finish Strong Wellness Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves young people in Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas. The goal of Finish Strong is to increase young people's physical, social and emotional well-being. Services are FREE for all our participants. We love what they do. Thank you for your interaction on INSTAGRAM!
April 2023: Donna Johnson-Klonsky (NY) - Donna, a coach, author and motivational speaker, interacts with us on Instagram, where readers can find her inspirational posts. She is the founder of DJ Consulting Services, Inc., which has a mission to transform how we approach, process, and master change. Find her book, Aspects of Change.
March 2023: Jillian Fisher (NY) - Jillian is a content creator/producer, media specialist, and location scout. She is a board member of UPWIFT (Upstate NY Women in Film & Television) who is committed to promoting the arts in her community. She has been following and interacting with Sanctuary for several years now. You can learn about Jillian's current projects from Facebook and LinkedIn.
February 2023: Maz Ghani (CA) - Maz is inspired by all things botanical with a focus on floral and nature photography. His photos have been included in exhibitions in galleries and museums in California and Massachusetts. Maz has been interacting with us on Instagram. We appreciate his support and urge readers to visit his website.
January 2023: Victoria Twomey (NY) - Victoria is an award-winning poet and fine art illustrator specializing in original colored pencil drawings. She is the author of several chap books. Readers might recognize her name from poetry she shared in Sanctuary in 2021. We wanted to thank Victoria for her continued support of what we do, especially her interaction on Instagram. Learn more about Victoria's work.
2022 CELEBRATED READERS
December 2022: Staff at Steve Allen Media (CA/NY) - We've been working with staff members from Steve Allen Media, a bi-coastal public relations agency, for several years, using some of their expert clients for interactive sections and publishing exclusive book excerpts. We want to thank staff members for their support and interaction in social media as well as their continued professionalism. Find the agency's Instagram page.
November 2022: Lee Ann Marmo (NY) - Lee Ann is a pediatric triage nurse who has been following us for a very long time. We wanted to thank Lee Ann for her consistent engagement with us on Instagram and her often kind words about our publication. We appreciate you!
October 2022: Gail Winbury (NJ) - Gail is an abstract artist who has been interacting with us via Instagram. Gail specializes in contemporary oil painting, collage and art books. Her work is in exhibitions throughout the globe. Readers can find out more from her website, Facebook or her Saatchi Art page. Gail has work exhibited at the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum from December 3 through February 25, 2023.
September 2022: Mary Ahern (NY) - Mary has been interacting with us in social media and in our GUEST ROOM section. Her work as an artist and horticulturist are equally stunning. In a past Kindness & Karma, she shared photographs of her gardens. Mary says, "The two constants for me have been my Art and my Garden. These are my anchors." Find Mary's fine art work from her website as well as her Instagram page. Current Fundraiser: Support Long Island's Local Art Gallery
August 2022: Janet Weight Reed (London, England) - Janet has been following and interacting with us on Twitter for quite some time. She is an artist known for her rapid watercolors and love of color and movement. Find her on Saatchi and Twitter.
July 2022: University of Oregon College of Education (OR) - Thanks to U Oregon's College of Education for engaging with us on Twitter. We appreciate your posts and value your readership. Find the college's Twitter page.
June 2022: Kirk Haskell (NY) - As we are "Celebrating the Men in Our Lives" this month, our executive editor, Myrna Haskell, could not resist celebrating her husband. Kirk has been Sanctuary's biggest fan since its launch and is an unending supporter of Myrna. He also does work behind the scenes whenever needed. Thank you so much, Kirk! We appreciate you.
May 2022: Dianne M. (NY) - Dianne is a printmaker and painter whose work is about the natural world. She is a member of Long Island City Artists. Find more about Dianne from her Instagram page.
April 2022: Christine Weiss (NJ) - Christine has been engaging with us on Instagram for several years. She is a retired speech and language specialist who worked as a special education teacher for 35 years. She is also the mother of three daughters. Readers may recognize her daughter Leanne Weiss, one half of the country music duo October Rose, whose work has appeared in our our publication twice.
March 2022: Laura Tozer (England) - Laura and Sanctuary have been engaging with each other for over two years. She is an abstract finger painting artist who is passionate about colour and texture. Find out more from her website or her Instagram page.
February 2022: Melissa (NY) - Melissa, a Level 1 Certified Aromatherapist and Level 1 Certified Herbalist, is the founder of Holistic Energy Healing and has been a big supporter of Sanctuary on Instagram. Find out all about Melissa's products and services from her Instagram page. Thank you for your support, Melissa!
January 2022: Jennifer (NY) - Jennifer is a supportive reader who engages with us regularly in social media. We appreciate her engagement and interaction with us. Reader input is invaluable and helps us to plan future content. We wish Jennifer good health and success in the New Year.
November 2022: Lee Ann Marmo (NY) - Lee Ann is a pediatric triage nurse who has been following us for a very long time. We wanted to thank Lee Ann for her consistent engagement with us on Instagram and her often kind words about our publication. We appreciate you!
October 2022: Gail Winbury (NJ) - Gail is an abstract artist who has been interacting with us via Instagram. Gail specializes in contemporary oil painting, collage and art books. Her work is in exhibitions throughout the globe. Readers can find out more from her website, Facebook or her Saatchi Art page. Gail has work exhibited at the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum from December 3 through February 25, 2023.
September 2022: Mary Ahern (NY) - Mary has been interacting with us in social media and in our GUEST ROOM section. Her work as an artist and horticulturist are equally stunning. In a past Kindness & Karma, she shared photographs of her gardens. Mary says, "The two constants for me have been my Art and my Garden. These are my anchors." Find Mary's fine art work from her website as well as her Instagram page. Current Fundraiser: Support Long Island's Local Art Gallery
August 2022: Janet Weight Reed (London, England) - Janet has been following and interacting with us on Twitter for quite some time. She is an artist known for her rapid watercolors and love of color and movement. Find her on Saatchi and Twitter.
July 2022: University of Oregon College of Education (OR) - Thanks to U Oregon's College of Education for engaging with us on Twitter. We appreciate your posts and value your readership. Find the college's Twitter page.
June 2022: Kirk Haskell (NY) - As we are "Celebrating the Men in Our Lives" this month, our executive editor, Myrna Haskell, could not resist celebrating her husband. Kirk has been Sanctuary's biggest fan since its launch and is an unending supporter of Myrna. He also does work behind the scenes whenever needed. Thank you so much, Kirk! We appreciate you.
May 2022: Dianne M. (NY) - Dianne is a printmaker and painter whose work is about the natural world. She is a member of Long Island City Artists. Find more about Dianne from her Instagram page.
April 2022: Christine Weiss (NJ) - Christine has been engaging with us on Instagram for several years. She is a retired speech and language specialist who worked as a special education teacher for 35 years. She is also the mother of three daughters. Readers may recognize her daughter Leanne Weiss, one half of the country music duo October Rose, whose work has appeared in our our publication twice.
March 2022: Laura Tozer (England) - Laura and Sanctuary have been engaging with each other for over two years. She is an abstract finger painting artist who is passionate about colour and texture. Find out more from her website or her Instagram page.
February 2022: Melissa (NY) - Melissa, a Level 1 Certified Aromatherapist and Level 1 Certified Herbalist, is the founder of Holistic Energy Healing and has been a big supporter of Sanctuary on Instagram. Find out all about Melissa's products and services from her Instagram page. Thank you for your support, Melissa!
January 2022: Jennifer (NY) - Jennifer is a supportive reader who engages with us regularly in social media. We appreciate her engagement and interaction with us. Reader input is invaluable and helps us to plan future content. We wish Jennifer good health and success in the New Year.
2021 CELEBRATED READERS
December 2021: Lori Ann Jones (NY) - Lori has been reading Sanctuary since its debut in May 2016. She is a local reader who has helped to spread the word about our publication, chosen books Sanctuary has excerpted for her book club, and offered ideas and topics for our Guest Room section. Lori is also an artist whose work has been exhibited at Barrett Art Center, where she is a member, and other locations in Dutchess County, New York. The team would like to thank Lori for her continued support!
November 2021: Leia Sands (FL) - Leia is a self-taught artist with a background in architecture, CAD engineering and blueprints. She doesn't stick to one style of art as her creativity and passion is what drives her to create. Our team would like to thank Leia for her active engagement with us on Instagram. Find more of her work at Saatchi Art HERE.
October 2021: Kathleen Casey (NY) - Kathleen is an abstract artist who has been engaging with us for quite some time on Instagram. We would like to thank Kathleen for her interest and support of what we do. Readers can learn more and view her colorful and fluid acrylic paintings from her website.
September 2021: Cayli (Istanbul, Turkey) - Cayli is a fine artist specializing in photography, painting and drawing. The Sanctuary Team would like to thank Cali for regular support and engagement on Twitter. Browse some of Cayli's work HERE.
August 2021: Sharon Squire (NY) - Sharon has been reading Sanctuary since its launch in May 2016 and is very active with us on Instagram. She is a big supporter of youth as a teaching assistant, coach and mentor. Thank you so much for your support of our magazine, Sharon!
July 2021: Melbra King (CA) - Melbra has been following Sanctuary since its launch. She has been super supportive and has regularly engaged with us in social media. She is a lawyer, mom and avid reader who appreciates our content. We celebrate you, Melbra. Thank you for your support!
June 2021: One Art Space (a gallery located in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood) - This gallery boasts a fabulous, open space featuring a variety of international and local contemporary artists in the heart of Tribeca. It opened its doors at 23 Warren Street in 2011 and has since exhibited over 200 solo and group art exhibitions. We would like to thank the gallery and its team for engaging with us regularly on Instagram. Find out more from their website at One Art Space.
May 2021: Elena Zelenina (New York City) - Elena is an author, artist and educator who has been actively engaging with us on Instagram. Her project Art Completes You includes a book by the same title and a network of global, online workshops and seminars that help people to realize their inner artist and creativity. Learn more from her Instagram page and her website.
April 2021: Linda Mesibov (VA) - Linda is a photographer who takes stunning photos of wildlife and landscapes. She has been interacting with us on Instagram for quite some time. Find Linda's Instagram page and more of her photographs HERE.
March 2021: Wendy Slater (VT) - Wendy is a poet and founder and creator of TRADUKA, an integrated metaphysical healing modality incorporating medical intuition, shamanic healing, clairsentience, clairaudience, and clairvoyance. She has been engaging with us on Twitter for quite some time.
February 2021: Nicole Wrona (NY) - Nicole is the owner of Simplicity, a high-end consignment shop in Poughkeepsie, NY with a focus on fair trade and social impact. Nicole's $20 Bag Sale for Charities has raised over $200,000 for local charitable organizations. Go Nicole! And we love her engagement with us on Instagram! Find more about her company HERE.
January 2021: Jean Marie Bucich (NJ) - Jean Marie is an oil painter who engages with us frequently on Instagram. Her large-scale, colorful works represent the incredible details we find in nature. Readers can find more from her website and can follow her on Instagram.
November 2021: Leia Sands (FL) - Leia is a self-taught artist with a background in architecture, CAD engineering and blueprints. She doesn't stick to one style of art as her creativity and passion is what drives her to create. Our team would like to thank Leia for her active engagement with us on Instagram. Find more of her work at Saatchi Art HERE.
October 2021: Kathleen Casey (NY) - Kathleen is an abstract artist who has been engaging with us for quite some time on Instagram. We would like to thank Kathleen for her interest and support of what we do. Readers can learn more and view her colorful and fluid acrylic paintings from her website.
September 2021: Cayli (Istanbul, Turkey) - Cayli is a fine artist specializing in photography, painting and drawing. The Sanctuary Team would like to thank Cali for regular support and engagement on Twitter. Browse some of Cayli's work HERE.
August 2021: Sharon Squire (NY) - Sharon has been reading Sanctuary since its launch in May 2016 and is very active with us on Instagram. She is a big supporter of youth as a teaching assistant, coach and mentor. Thank you so much for your support of our magazine, Sharon!
July 2021: Melbra King (CA) - Melbra has been following Sanctuary since its launch. She has been super supportive and has regularly engaged with us in social media. She is a lawyer, mom and avid reader who appreciates our content. We celebrate you, Melbra. Thank you for your support!
June 2021: One Art Space (a gallery located in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood) - This gallery boasts a fabulous, open space featuring a variety of international and local contemporary artists in the heart of Tribeca. It opened its doors at 23 Warren Street in 2011 and has since exhibited over 200 solo and group art exhibitions. We would like to thank the gallery and its team for engaging with us regularly on Instagram. Find out more from their website at One Art Space.
May 2021: Elena Zelenina (New York City) - Elena is an author, artist and educator who has been actively engaging with us on Instagram. Her project Art Completes You includes a book by the same title and a network of global, online workshops and seminars that help people to realize their inner artist and creativity. Learn more from her Instagram page and her website.
April 2021: Linda Mesibov (VA) - Linda is a photographer who takes stunning photos of wildlife and landscapes. She has been interacting with us on Instagram for quite some time. Find Linda's Instagram page and more of her photographs HERE.
March 2021: Wendy Slater (VT) - Wendy is a poet and founder and creator of TRADUKA, an integrated metaphysical healing modality incorporating medical intuition, shamanic healing, clairsentience, clairaudience, and clairvoyance. She has been engaging with us on Twitter for quite some time.
February 2021: Nicole Wrona (NY) - Nicole is the owner of Simplicity, a high-end consignment shop in Poughkeepsie, NY with a focus on fair trade and social impact. Nicole's $20 Bag Sale for Charities has raised over $200,000 for local charitable organizations. Go Nicole! And we love her engagement with us on Instagram! Find more about her company HERE.
January 2021: Jean Marie Bucich (NJ) - Jean Marie is an oil painter who engages with us frequently on Instagram. Her large-scale, colorful works represent the incredible details we find in nature. Readers can find more from her website and can follow her on Instagram.
2020 CELEBRATED READERS
December 2020: T'Alyne (CO) - T'Alyne has been a great supporter of Sanctuary in social media since we connected earlier this year. Her abstract works are meant to capture the temperament of her surroundings and to reflect the ever-changing environment. "I establish personal connections, becoming a part of the wave of collective consciousness implementing awareness." Find T'Alyne on Instagram.
November 2020: Kendall Kessler (VA) - Kendall is an award-winning, Virginia-based painter who was featured in Sanctuary in 2016. Since then, Kendall has stayed in touch and regularly interacts with us in social media, particularly Twitter, where she has been a very kind influencer for us. Readers can find Kendall on Twitter and Instagram.
October 2020: Scott Eckert (NY) - Scott has been a staunch supporter of Sanctuary in many ways, including introductions with women leaders/entrepreneurs and consistently sharing our content and news in social media. Besides being a supporter of women and Sanctuary's first male celebrated reader, he is the manager at Gigi Trattoria in Rhinebeck, NY. Readers can find Scott on Instagram.
September 2020: Diana Mary Sharpton (TX) - Diana is a photographer, blogger and poet who has been supporting Sanctuary in social media for quite some time. Diana believes in "the responsibility of being a honest and good neighbor/friend (as an individual within a community and the world at large)." Readers can find her work on FineArtAmerica, Twitter and Instagram.
August 2020: Jessica Baker (NY) - Jessica is a mixed-media, visual artist based in Woodstock, NY. Her artwork has been featured in an interview for National Public Radio and presented in solo and group exhibitions throughout the U.S. as well as internationally. The Sanctuary Team is appreciative of her continued support, particularly on Instagram. Readers can find out more from her website, or they can follow her on Instagram.
July 2020: Punam Singh (London) - Punam has been a big support for Sanctuary on Instagram. She is an abstract artist who lives and works in London. She was born in Assam, India and grew up on a tea garden in the foothills of the Himalayas. Her art is influenced by natural surroundings, particularly the mountains and rivers of her childhood. Readers can find her work on her website and on Instagram.
June 2020: Anne Camozzi (Canada) - Anne has been following Sanctuary on Twitter for quite some time and is a big supporter. She is an artist whose work has been chosen for solo and group exhibitions and is included in private collections in Canada, Europe, India, Asia and the United States...as well as in public collections in Nova Scotia. Readers can find more from her website and Instagram.
May 2020: Kadiyah Lodge (NY) - Myrna Haskell met Kadiyah at a 2019 event hosted by New York Senator Sue Serino, where Kadiyah talked about the importance of finding mentors and women supporting one another. Kadiyah is a nonprofit sector professional currently working for Dutchess One Stop Career Center as Business Services Manager. She is also the assistant manager at their Career Center. Thank you, Kadiyah, for continuing to stay connected with us and for supporting our magazine. Find Kadiyah on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIN.
April 2020: Penny Contemporary (Australia) - This is an art gallery in Hobart, Tasmania, an island off the southern coast of Australia. Sanctuary would like to thank the staff for being a big supporter on Instagram. Thank you for the likes and camaraderie we've built over the past year or so. Wishing you well from across the world! Find Penny Contemporary's Instagram and Website.
March 2020: Kim Miller (New York) - Kim has been following Sanctuary and spreading news about our publication since 2017. She has also been a dedicated volunteer for the American Heart Association since 2004. She continues to organize a team of community members for the Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk and 5K Run. Readers can donate to Kim's Team.
February 2020: Lara Morrison (Virginia) - Lara is a Virginia-based photographer who has been following us on Twitter and Instagram for quite some time. She is an engaged reader whose beautiful landscape and animal photographs can be found HERE. Readers can also find Lara on TWITTER and INSTAGRAM.
January 2020: Ángeles M. Pomata (Spain) - Ángeles has been following us on Twitter for quite some time. She is a valued supporter of what we do at Sanctuary. Readers can find her colorful paintings and learn more HERE. She is also very active on TWITTER where you can find her most recent work.
November 2020: Kendall Kessler (VA) - Kendall is an award-winning, Virginia-based painter who was featured in Sanctuary in 2016. Since then, Kendall has stayed in touch and regularly interacts with us in social media, particularly Twitter, where she has been a very kind influencer for us. Readers can find Kendall on Twitter and Instagram.
October 2020: Scott Eckert (NY) - Scott has been a staunch supporter of Sanctuary in many ways, including introductions with women leaders/entrepreneurs and consistently sharing our content and news in social media. Besides being a supporter of women and Sanctuary's first male celebrated reader, he is the manager at Gigi Trattoria in Rhinebeck, NY. Readers can find Scott on Instagram.
September 2020: Diana Mary Sharpton (TX) - Diana is a photographer, blogger and poet who has been supporting Sanctuary in social media for quite some time. Diana believes in "the responsibility of being a honest and good neighbor/friend (as an individual within a community and the world at large)." Readers can find her work on FineArtAmerica, Twitter and Instagram.
August 2020: Jessica Baker (NY) - Jessica is a mixed-media, visual artist based in Woodstock, NY. Her artwork has been featured in an interview for National Public Radio and presented in solo and group exhibitions throughout the U.S. as well as internationally. The Sanctuary Team is appreciative of her continued support, particularly on Instagram. Readers can find out more from her website, or they can follow her on Instagram.
July 2020: Punam Singh (London) - Punam has been a big support for Sanctuary on Instagram. She is an abstract artist who lives and works in London. She was born in Assam, India and grew up on a tea garden in the foothills of the Himalayas. Her art is influenced by natural surroundings, particularly the mountains and rivers of her childhood. Readers can find her work on her website and on Instagram.
June 2020: Anne Camozzi (Canada) - Anne has been following Sanctuary on Twitter for quite some time and is a big supporter. She is an artist whose work has been chosen for solo and group exhibitions and is included in private collections in Canada, Europe, India, Asia and the United States...as well as in public collections in Nova Scotia. Readers can find more from her website and Instagram.
May 2020: Kadiyah Lodge (NY) - Myrna Haskell met Kadiyah at a 2019 event hosted by New York Senator Sue Serino, where Kadiyah talked about the importance of finding mentors and women supporting one another. Kadiyah is a nonprofit sector professional currently working for Dutchess One Stop Career Center as Business Services Manager. She is also the assistant manager at their Career Center. Thank you, Kadiyah, for continuing to stay connected with us and for supporting our magazine. Find Kadiyah on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIN.
April 2020: Penny Contemporary (Australia) - This is an art gallery in Hobart, Tasmania, an island off the southern coast of Australia. Sanctuary would like to thank the staff for being a big supporter on Instagram. Thank you for the likes and camaraderie we've built over the past year or so. Wishing you well from across the world! Find Penny Contemporary's Instagram and Website.
March 2020: Kim Miller (New York) - Kim has been following Sanctuary and spreading news about our publication since 2017. She has also been a dedicated volunteer for the American Heart Association since 2004. She continues to organize a team of community members for the Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk and 5K Run. Readers can donate to Kim's Team.
February 2020: Lara Morrison (Virginia) - Lara is a Virginia-based photographer who has been following us on Twitter and Instagram for quite some time. She is an engaged reader whose beautiful landscape and animal photographs can be found HERE. Readers can also find Lara on TWITTER and INSTAGRAM.
January 2020: Ángeles M. Pomata (Spain) - Ángeles has been following us on Twitter for quite some time. She is a valued supporter of what we do at Sanctuary. Readers can find her colorful paintings and learn more HERE. She is also very active on TWITTER where you can find her most recent work.
2019 CELEBRATED READERS
December 2019: Armantė Majar (Lithuania) - Armantė has been following Sanctuary very actively on Instagram since we shared her beautiful paintings in early 2018. She is an award-winning painter who works in watercolor, acrylic and oil. Find Armantė's Fine Art Page in our publication.
November 2019: Dr. Sherry Kelly (Florida) - Sherry has provided her expertise for Sanctuary's Ask an Expert section and continues to stay in touch us, suggesting topics and interviews with women who've made a positive impact on their communities. She has been supporting us throughout social media, particularly Instagram. Readers can can learn more about Sherry from her Mind and Heart Coaching website.
October 2019: Kerry Zacharia (London) - Kerry has been active and sharing on all social media channels for close to two years now. She is an artist whose unusual works in ink have caught attention from collectors far and wide. We appreciate your shout-outs, Kerry! Find some of Kerry's creations HERE.
September 2019: Rosita Larsson (Sweden) - Rosita has been an active follower on Twitter for almost two years now, retweeting and commenting frequently on our posts. She is a generous soul who never fails to let us know when something truly inspires her. Find a feature with Rosita from 2017 HERE.
August 2019: Cheryl Thorson (Florida) - Cheryl has been sharing amazing macro photographs on Instagram using #WheresYourSanctuary for over a year now, and we want her to know how much we enjoy her posts. To see Cheryl's work, find her Instagram HERE.
November 2019: Dr. Sherry Kelly (Florida) - Sherry has provided her expertise for Sanctuary's Ask an Expert section and continues to stay in touch us, suggesting topics and interviews with women who've made a positive impact on their communities. She has been supporting us throughout social media, particularly Instagram. Readers can can learn more about Sherry from her Mind and Heart Coaching website.
October 2019: Kerry Zacharia (London) - Kerry has been active and sharing on all social media channels for close to two years now. She is an artist whose unusual works in ink have caught attention from collectors far and wide. We appreciate your shout-outs, Kerry! Find some of Kerry's creations HERE.
September 2019: Rosita Larsson (Sweden) - Rosita has been an active follower on Twitter for almost two years now, retweeting and commenting frequently on our posts. She is a generous soul who never fails to let us know when something truly inspires her. Find a feature with Rosita from 2017 HERE.
August 2019: Cheryl Thorson (Florida) - Cheryl has been sharing amazing macro photographs on Instagram using #WheresYourSanctuary for over a year now, and we want her to know how much we enjoy her posts. To see Cheryl's work, find her Instagram HERE.
