Hailee Simonds is an accounting manager and HR manager for a small start-up company in Springfield VT. With over 10 plus years of experience in high-level bookkeeping, she has worked with employers with small start-up companies to companies with over 75 employees, mainly focused on production and manufacturing, to also working as a contracted bookkeeper.

Leadership Coach & Organizational Culture Consultant

Erin Rayne is the founder of Good Culture Works, a consulting and coaching practice dedicated to helping leaders and organizations build values-driven cultures that foster engagement, collaboration, and meaningful impact. With over 25 years of experience in leadership, operations, and organizational development…

Sue Haviland joined the Board in February 2025, bringing 35 years of educational experience including 7 years in administration, along with expertise in project management, strategic planning, and human resources. Holding an M.Ed in Administration, she is a passionate advocate for non-profit missions, and she is energized by the opportunity to advance Sojourns' mission. 

Robert Pehlke

With more than 40 years' experience as a graphic designer, typographer and creative director, Robert brings a hybrid background that allows him to bridge brand strategy, technology and creative expression…

Evan Knowlton is a graduate of the Springfield College Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program. Springfield College reinforced a passion to address the spirit, mind, and body of each individual.

I love to be part of a board that helps its organization realize its fullest potential, now and into the future.

I have a BS and a Master of Science in Natural Health..

Dr. Beth L. Kamhi is a Chiropractic Physician with 44 years of chiropractic practice, 26 of those years in active family practice in North Reading, MA. During 8 years of travel, she has served as temporary coverage doctor for practices in Vermont and Florida.

Dr. Susanne Booth is a Naturopathic Physician. She is passionate about working with young families to establish a healthy lifestyle to prevent illness and disease, as well as working with women as they navigate the normal life changes from teenagers to postmenopausal.

After serving as Sojourns' Board Administrator Julia joined Sojourns as the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer in April of 2014.