Laura Williams - Kitchen Coordinator

Laura who is also known as Mama Laura is heavily involved in her church as a member of the choir, a cantor and soloist for special occasions. Laura also enjoys gardening, cooking and holds certification as an EMS.

Laura is very active in various community groups. She has years of experience in preparing and serving meals at public events. MaMa Laura will make sure that the food is good and your tummies are full.

Pat Graf - Registration Coordinator

Pat has been on the pagan path for over 20 years. She has been a member of the CWPN since 1998, and served on the Board of Directors for the last 4 years.

Pat is a proud mom, a music lover, and an avid reader. She is also known for her walk-by back scratches if you can catch her standing still long enough.

Ruth - Work Shift Coordinator

Ruth has been traveling along the Pagan path for about 10 years and is a former member of Temple of Bast and Flame of Brighid. Her current spiritual pursuits focus heavily on use of drums and rhythm to create and hold sacred space. In her "mundane" life she is a Corporate America dork and is currently enrolled in an MBA Program at UMASS Amherst.

She has been chosen to be the Work Shift Coordinator not only because of her friendly and sparkling personality, but because she owns a whip and isn't afraid to use it.

Francis Haybeck - Medical Coordinator

Francis Haybeck has been a member of the pagan community since 1994. He has been involved with public and private causes for the community at large. He has functioned as coordinator for events, ritual guardian and construction, as well as supported organizations such as the CWPN. Francis has been a member of the CWPN since it's beginning. He is a trained EMT since 2000 and a level 1 trauma tech. since 2001. His specialty is pediatrics.

Cori Burke - Graphic Design Coordinator

Cori has over 16 years of Graphic Design experience and has been working for Conair Corporation for the past 13 years. She was recently promoted to Assistant Art Director of the Personal Care Division specializing in the International (Mexico, South America and Latin America) divisions. In her spare time, Cori has a freelance graphic design business called Taylor Design (cori13ATgmail.com) that specializes in design and consultation for people wanting to start their own business. She also does henna (www.hennaindrani.com) and makes pretty cool jewelry on the side (Blue Lagoon Creations). The Craft has been a part of her life for 17 years including having run an Alexandrian coven for 8 years. She has been working with the CWPN, Inc. in various activities including running events, such as Spring Fling (now on its third year), and helping with advertising festivals and celebrations. Her home life is shared with her boyfriend and her 3 cats.

Jill - Community Events Coordinator

Jill's spiritual calling led her to British Traditional Wica, where she is a High Priestess of that tradition. Pathological Volunteerism (PV) has led Jill to be a part of CWPN for many years, including several years on the CWPN Board. She has led at least one staff position at HHG since HHG was founded, and is probably best known as the musical Diva behind the HHG dances.

When not self-medicating for her PV, Jill enjoys dance (currently Belly Dancing or Tango), jewelry making, and reading books with lots of pictures. But alas, Jill doesn't get out much, so she keeps herself entertained with good music and by locking her newlywed husband Barry in the basement.

Tish Pizarro - Vending Coordinator

Tish has been happily practicing pagan since 1997. She is a Voodoo initiate and also runs a progressive coven, Star Phoenix. She is also a BTW initiate. Tish enjoys going to festivals and can usually be found shopping, sipping mead or drumming and dancing around fire circles.

In her mundane life she is a state employee and enjoys helping the public. She is a happy newlywed, married to the best guy on earth. They share their home with 3 cats and a very handsome lizard that likes to flirt. This Miss is also infamous for her Mango parties.

She is a Staff Sergeant in the NY Army Guard and is happy to help and serve whenever she is needed.

Craig Smart & Melissa Smart - Fire Circle Coordinators

Craig (Ragnar) has been involved in the craft since 1994. When he moved back to Connecticut, after completing his military service in 1996, he became very much involved with the CWPN. In 2000, he became a member of the Hammer Kindred, a Norse group, which has always been his calling.

He has worked and helped to build ritual fires at Rites of Spring and Starwood for many years. He hopes that all those who help to build the ritual fires at Harvest Home Gathering will be something that they will truly remember.

Melissa has been involved in pagan spirituality since childhood. She started practicing in 1994, becoming involved in various groups in Southern California. Although she has studied/practiced a variety of traditions she has currently found a place as a member of Hammer Kindred. Melissa has also worked along side her husband to help build ritual fires at various festivals in the New England for many years.

In the alternate world she is a Business Systems Analyst/Project Manager. She is married to a very handsome fire tender and together they are raising one very cute and active little boy that is already showing signs of being a just like Daddy. She also has adopted an extremely sweet little feline named Star to help balance out the male to female ratio.

She hopes that those coming to join in the fire circle - be it dancer, drummer, fire tender or just to watch from a distance will be able to take something away that they will truly remember.

                  Tony Griego - Parking Coordinator

Tony Griego was born in Hamden , Connecticut and has lived all his life in Hamden . Gradated Hamden High School in 1961 and in the same year joined the United States Army until 1964.  He has been married to his wife, Judy, for forty-two years and they have four children.  In 1967 he worked at the New Haven Police Department before retiring as a sergeant after thirty-two years. He presently works security part time at a New Haven medical facility. He has been a practicing solitary Pagan for almost fifteen years. In the past he has been on both the parking and kitchen duties staff. For your parking concerns and clean dishes contact Tony.

Stephen - Operations/Webmaster

Stephen is one of our favorite mead brewers and he is always willing to talk recipes. He is a member of a well established coven and has been practicing for several years.