| Karen Piegorsch President |
Karen Piegorsch is a social entrepreneur and ergonomics consultant in Tucson, Arizona. Her passion to help artisans empower themselves has
been a driving force for the spread of ergonomics knowledge, creativity, and enhanced skills into artisan communities in Guatemala. Karen is leader
of the design teams that created the award-winning ergonomic bench for backstrap weavers, and founder of Synergo Arts. She has 28 years of
professional experience and a transdisciplinary background in health and engineering: a B.S. in physical therapy , an M.S. in industrial engineering,
and a PhD in public health promotion and education. Her career has included private ergonomics consulting for a variety of manufacturing, office and
studio environments, ten years on faculty in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of South Carolina, and clinical work.
Karen is a tapestry and watercolor artist.
been a driving force for the spread of ergonomics knowledge, creativity, and enhanced skills into artisan communities in Guatemala. Karen is leader
of the design teams that created the award-winning ergonomic bench for backstrap weavers, and founder of Synergo Arts. She has 28 years of
professional experience and a transdisciplinary background in health and engineering: a B.S. in physical therapy , an M.S. in industrial engineering,
and a PhD in public health promotion and education. Her career has included private ergonomics consulting for a variety of manufacturing, office and
studio environments, ten years on faculty in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of South Carolina, and clinical work.
Karen is a tapestry and watercolor artist.
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Meet the board of directors
| Ellen Germann-Melosh Treasurer |
Ellen Germann-Melosh enjoys semi-retirement in Tucson, AZ. Ellen's professional background includes many years as a software designer
and engineer working in the aircraft simulation and networking fields, training development and management in the high tech arena, management in
the non-profit sector, college-level teaching, and consulting with churches. She holds a Bachelors degree in Math and Physics from the University of
Vermont, an MBA from Southern NH University and a Masters in Career Counseling from Rivier College. She recently published a book for leaders of
small congregations, "Big Ideas for Small Congregations: A Friendly Guide for Leaders." Ellen currently works as a Small Church consultant and
spends time providing tax and bookkeeping services to small businesses in Tucson. She is a weaver, knitter and felter in her spare time.
and engineer working in the aircraft simulation and networking fields, training development and management in the high tech arena, management in
the non-profit sector, college-level teaching, and consulting with churches. She holds a Bachelors degree in Math and Physics from the University of
Vermont, an MBA from Southern NH University and a Masters in Career Counseling from Rivier College. She recently published a book for leaders of
small congregations, "Big Ideas for Small Congregations: A Friendly Guide for Leaders." Ellen currently works as a Small Church consultant and
spends time providing tax and bookkeeping services to small businesses in Tucson. She is a weaver, knitter and felter in her spare time.
| Don Morelli Vice President |
Donald L. Morelli is a Certified Professional Ergonomist with over 30 years of business experience, primarily in ergonomics and safety. Don has
had a private consulting practice in the Bay Area since 1990. He is a founding board member of the Silicon Valley Ergonomics Institute at San Jose
State University. His career has included being a staff member and consultant for the Ergonomics Program and Laboratory of the University of
California and the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager for Intel Corporation of Santa Clara, CA. Don has an M.S. in Industrial Engineering and
Engineering Management from the University of Pittsburgh and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Newark College of Engineering (now known
as the New Jersey Institute of Technology). Don also works with individuals and groups to develop Values, Visions and Missions and strategic plans.
had a private consulting practice in the Bay Area since 1990. He is a founding board member of the Silicon Valley Ergonomics Institute at San Jose
State University. His career has included being a staff member and consultant for the Ergonomics Program and Laboratory of the University of
California and the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager for Intel Corporation of Santa Clara, CA. Don has an M.S. in Industrial Engineering and
Engineering Management from the University of Pittsburgh and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Newark College of Engineering (now known
as the New Jersey Institute of Technology). Don also works with individuals and groups to develop Values, Visions and Missions and strategic plans.
| Carol Rheaume Board Member |
Carol Rheaume has over thirteen years of research experience in public- and private-sector health-related organizations at local, state, regional
and national levels. Her wide range of experience with both qualitative and quantitive research methods includes special expertise in: survey
development, face-to-face interviews, focus group interviews, and nominal group process. Carol has extensive experience with all phases of data
collection including establishing and managing databases, performing statistical analyses, and preparing and presenting summaries of results. A
specialist in project management, planning, and evaluation, Carol has managed numerous grant-funded community-based public health projects. In
addition, she has nine years of professional experience in molecular biology research laboratories. She holds a BA in biology, and an MSPH in public
health promotion and education.
and national levels. Her wide range of experience with both qualitative and quantitive research methods includes special expertise in: survey
development, face-to-face interviews, focus group interviews, and nominal group process. Carol has extensive experience with all phases of data
collection including establishing and managing databases, performing statistical analyses, and preparing and presenting summaries of results. A
specialist in project management, planning, and evaluation, Carol has managed numerous grant-funded community-based public health projects. In
addition, she has nine years of professional experience in molecular biology research laboratories. She holds a BA in biology, and an MSPH in public
health promotion and education.
| Anne Dunham Board Member |
Anne Dunham retired as Executive Director of a natural science museum. She is currently the part-time Director of Operations for a family services
agency, and part-time Controller for a company that finds summer internships for college students, both in the U.S. and internationally. Anne's
hands-on leadership experience includes education and business administration, specializing in problem-solving, financial analysis, fund-raising,
personnel management, team leadership, strategic planning, and project management. In addition to over 17 years of service in the public sector,
she spent 12 years as an entrepreneur and manager in the hospitality industry, and 17 years as a guidance counselor and teacher of language arts at
the junior high and high school levels. Anne has served on nonprofit boards and has a life-long interest in education,nonprofit management, and
textile arts.
agency, and part-time Controller for a company that finds summer internships for college students, both in the U.S. and internationally. Anne's
hands-on leadership experience includes education and business administration, specializing in problem-solving, financial analysis, fund-raising,
personnel management, team leadership, strategic planning, and project management. In addition to over 17 years of service in the public sector,
she spent 12 years as an entrepreneur and manager in the hospitality industry, and 17 years as a guidance counselor and teacher of language arts at
the junior high and high school levels. Anne has served on nonprofit boards and has a life-long interest in education,nonprofit management, and
textile arts.
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