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“Harriet knows how to put an original event together in a way that is truly magnificent. Everything was handled seamlessly and looked so effortless, that I was completely freed up to participate in the book launch she conceived and managed—and did she manage it! Great food, great set-up, great location. She didn't miss a trick! I am eternally grateful.” ~Anne Hillman,
“I do need and appreciate your updates. It was very helpful when you sent the spreadsheet with the tasks and responsible party. I looked for my name and got it done. It's hard to be the person to move the tasks forward but you do it well. Thank you.” ~Le Tisdale-Perez
"Keep up the good work! You are perfect for this type of nurturing work." ~Marion “Miss M” Smith
“To serve is beautiful, ~Pearl S. Buck
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FOUNDER
Harriet began expressing her creativity at an early age through instrumental music, modern dance, sewing and fashion modeling. She was raised in Oakland where she attended public schools. She became a member of Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church and enriched her spiritual development with the teachings and practices of Siddha Yoga (Swami Baba Muktananda), graduate studies in Creation Spirituality (Matthew Fox), Religious Science ( Rev. Elouise Oliver), and traditional ritual healing (Malidoma and Sobonfu Somé) of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Harriet is a ritual artist. She brings a wealth of creative talent and spiritual focus to her work. She installs altars in private homes and is frequently called on to create sacred space for public events. She incorporates altars, expressive arts and ritual in her workshops and events to enliven the people and enrich the place. Harriet is a seasoned professional. She has successfully managed programs in government agencies, educational institutions and community-based organizations. She carried out community development work in West and East Africa for five years and has traveled in Canada , the Caribbean and Central America , China , Europe and India . Harriet launched The Wright Business, Ltd., an event management and production business through which she has worked with private clients and public agencies to coordinate art exhibitions, book publishing parties, birthday and retirement celebrations, cultural events, weddings, receptions and rituals. Harriet was recently accepted to Saybrook Graduate School where she is pursuing a Certificate in Expressive Arts for Healing and Social Change. In addition to earning two Master's Degrees, she graduated from the Leadership Oakland Program of the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Oakland Rotary, as well as the Women's Initiative for Self Employment (WISE) and Optimum Health Institute. Harriet is engaged in a range of community service activities. She has served on the East Bay Church of Religious Science Board of Trustees and is currently active with the Health and Wellness Ministry. She is also Health Conductor #95 through the Bay Area Black United Fund (BABUF) Initiative to address health disparities in the African American community. Harriet is a member of The Village , a multi-ethnic Bay Area group of individuals who have learned the benefits of ritual healing practices, are committed to sharing the wisdom of indigenous cultures and fundraising to support projects that help improve the quality of life in rural Burkina Faso . She is a published poet and writer, and also enjoys landscape gardening. Harriet is the proud mother of Edward Malvin Whitfield Wright, currently a 4 th year student athlete, at the University of California, Berkeley where he is majoring in Social Welfare.
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“To serve is beautiful,
"Thank you for the great job you did organizing the book signing party. Everything was perfect. You are thoughtful, supportive and dependable. You can plan an event for me anytime." ~Bobbe Norrise, Founder, Total Health Institute
“Thank you for your leadership. You kept us focused, on task and moving forward.” ~Rev. Dorsey Blake
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ADVISORY TEAM A talented, committed and energetic Advisory Team currently works with the Founding Director. They are: Marcia Fitten Seva Madison Mary Patrick Pamela Sims Geneva Dalton The Advisory Team meets formally three times per year to provide guidance, inspiration, resources and support for the ongoing development of The Wright Resort. Advisory Team members also partner with the Founding Director and co-sponsors to plan, promote, and implement Salons and other programs of The Wright Resort.
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“We must not, “Harriet, this was great. Let's talk about how I can share my work with others in the future.” Akiba Onada-Sikwoia, Energy Worker, Facilitator, Spiritual Advisor
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COLLABORATION The Wright Resort continues to evolve based on the vision of its founder, guidance of the Advisory Team, inputs from individuals who participate in Salons and others in the health services field, as well as the growing acceptance of holistic, integrative and complementary approaches to health and well-being. We graciously invite you to co-create and cultivate with us. We welcome your ideas and resources. Specific ways that you can collaborate in our growth:
The benefit of collaborating or co-sponsoring is targeting resources more strategically to touch or transform a broader range of diverse audiences . Our program delivery capacity is enhanced because of maximizing resources between our collaborators, which leads to greater visibility and increased revenue. We appreciate your generosity and willingness to share your talent, expertise and love.
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“The people who get on ~ George Bernard Shaw |
INVESTING IN OUR GROWTH Although The Wright Resort is currently conducting Salons at different sites, it is our intention to occupy a permanent facility on land with water and nature trails, suitable for sustainable development, easily accessed from urban areas. The Wright Resort is designed to be multi-functional, environmentally friendly and aesthetically stimulating, thus creating a balance of serenity, beauty and harmonious functionality. The design adapts a village compound configuration of pods or clusters, all separate, yet inter-related and complementary. The primary functional components of The Wright Resort are:
For more detailed information, contact the Founding Director at: wrightresort2006@comcast.net . |
