Chair

Erin Rayne joined the Board in August 2025. She is the founder of Good Culture Works, a consulting and coaching practice helping leaders build values-driven cultures. With over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational development, Erin partners with organizations to strengthen workplace culture and align strategy with purpose. A certified PQ Coach™, NLP Master Practitioner, and Dare to Lead trained, she believes that when you take great care of people, everything else becomes possible. Erin loves traveling, learning, and connecting with curious, authentic individuals.

Vice Chair

Marguerite Ladd joined the Board in December 2025, bringing extensive municipal finance expertise. Currently a Government Finance Specialist with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, she advises municipalities on budgeting, compliance, and fiscal management. Previously, she served as Deputy Manager for the Town of Essex and Town Administrator for Cambridge, Vermont. Marguerite's connection to Sojourns runs deep—her mother served on the original Board of Directors. She brings valuable financial oversight, strategic planning experience, and lifelong commitment to community health.

Treasurer

Hailee Simonds is an accounting and HR manager at a Springfield, VT start-up, joining the Board in August 2025. With over 10 years of bookkeeping experience spanning small start-ups to companies with 75+ employees, she specializes in production and manufacturing sectors and has worked as a contracted bookkeeper. A SHRM Certified Professional since February 2025, Hailee brings exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. She enjoys paddleboarding, hiking with her husband and three dogs, and has been a certified Reiki practitioner for five years.

Secretary

Joining the Board in July 2022, Jane holds a BS and Master of Science in Natural Health, with over 30 years in clinical laboratory work, advancing from Medical Technologist to Director of Laboratory Compliance and Quality for a large reference lab in New Mexico. Now retired, she has gravitated toward natural health, spirituality, and energy healing, devoting her time to her Intuitive Life Coaching business. Jane's certifications include Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Intuitive Life Coaching, Spiritual Kinesiology Hypnotherapy, Akashic Records, Reiki Level II, and is an ordained Minister.

Board Member

Kim joined the Board in December 2025, bringing a unique blend of healthcare expertise and creative vision. With nearly 25 years as a Certified Dental Assistant, she understands patient care and team collaboration. As an award-winning professional photographer whose work has been published and exhibited, Kimberly brings strong visual communication skills and an eye for detail. She holds an Associate Degree in Design and Communication Studies and is pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Digital Photography, adding valuable perspective on branding, outreach, and community engagement.

Board Member

Evan Knowlton joined the Board in April 2024. A graduate of Springfield College's Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program, Evan specializes in whole-person care that addresses root causes of discomfort. Now operating his own physical therapy practice, his firsthand experience with clinic operations and patient care provides essential perspective to the Board. He is passionate about advocating for a high-quality work environment for current and future staff and clinicians. He lives in Keene, NH with his wife, enjoying golf, snowboarding, and community involvement.

Board Member

Anne joined the Sojourns Board of Directors in July 2022, bringing extensive experience in higher education and evaluation research. Her passion lies in leadership, planning, and organizational development, having served as an officer and director for numerous nonprofit boards across New England, including The Springfield Food Coop, The New Hampshire Rivers Council, and Gulf of Maine Institute. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Boston College, an MBA in Sustainability from Antioch University, and pursues fitness through tennis, powerlifting, and kettlebell sport.

Board Member

Robert joined the Board in June 2025, bringing over 40 years of experience as a graphic designer, typographer, and creative director. His hybrid background bridges brand strategy, technology, and creative expression through work spanning freelance, design firms, and corporate leadership roles. For the past two decades, he has focused on supporting non-profit organizations. Robert enjoys hiking, abstract painting, music composition, and recording in his personal time.

Staff Representative to the Board

Dr. Beth Kamhi serves as Staff Representative to the Board, providing vital connection between clinic operations and governance. A Chiropractic Physician for many decades, Beth has been at Sojourns for 15 years and joined the Board in 2020. She previously ran her own chiropractic practice in Massachusetts for 26 years, giving her valuable business perspective alongside clinical expertise. Her whole-body approach to wellness, commitment to practitioner-patient partnerships, and hands-on clinic experience make her an essential voice in board decisions and strategic planning

Staff Representative to the Board

Julia serves as Staff Representative to the Board, bringing a unique perspective from her role in Client Services. Since joining Sojourns in 2014 as Administrative Assistant and transitioning to Client Advocate, Julia has accumulated deep institutional knowledge spanning multiple departments. Her journey from Board Administrator volunteer to staff leadership gives her invaluable insight into both governance and daily operations. Julia's frontline experience with clients, understanding of organizational culture, and long-term commitment to Sojourns' mission make her an essential bridge between staff needs and board decision-making.