Diane Mecham, President
Student of metaphysics and esoterica for many decades. She is primarily attracted to Shamanism, the oldest spiritual practice. An animist, I believe there is life contained in all things and therefore consciousness and intelligence in all things. She has studied with Charles Lightwalker, a Metis Shaman for several years as an apprentice. She is a Reiki I & II practitioner, soon to add level III. She is also a Medical Intuitive. Sound healing, crystal healing, kinesiology (muscle testing) are tools she employs in her work. An intuitive, she offers counsel according to the wisdom she receives. She is a card reader, whether it’s Tarot, Oracle, Angel or other. She assists people to discover their Animal Totems. She uses a pendulum often to assist with her readings. She has studied Astrology, Numerology, Kabbalah. She is unendingly curious about the Universe and The Great Mystery. She has been influenced by so many great teachers such as: Neale Donald Walsh, Eckhart Tolle, Louis Hay, Lee Carroll-Kryon, Paramahansa Yogananda, Anita Moorjani, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and many many more. Meditation practice and ceremony are important components of my journey.
Carrie Knittle Jacobs
Carrie Knittle Jacobs may be best known for her “Wrapped in Love” jewelry designs. However, she dabbles in many of the arts. From Cottonwood, Idaho, Carrie was the ninth child born into a large and loving family. She learned early the endless rewards of being curious. Not only is Carrie passionate about spirituality and self-discovery, but all things in the esoteric realm. As a crisis counselor for over 10 years, she learned to quickly assess a situation and the character of people. For those who have the privilege of calling her a friend, she is often the go-to person in a time of need or counsel. Most of all Carrie’s generous spirit and contagious smile brighten up every room she walks into. The Valley Spiritual Center is proud to have her both a Sunday Service Speaker and a teacher of several classes.
Carmen Hodges
The Hebrew definition of the name Carmen is “song” and certainly, Carmen Hodges has lived up to the name. Born with music in her soul, Carmen began writing songs in her early teens. By age 20 she had formed a band and was involved in the music industry for most of her life. Today you can often find her at the Valley Spiritual Center’s Sunday service spinning familiar melodies sometimes accompanied with her own improvised lyrics. A lover of the arts, books and the spiritual path, it could be said that Carmen is delivering a prayer while telling a story with every song she sings.
John & Louisa Lazzarini, Secretary
Louisa is an accomplished musician, avid cyclist, live long learner and spiritual seeker who enjoys uplifting others through music. A natural leader and organizer, she enjoys a challenge and has used her personal and professional skills in a variety of positions in the Lewis Clark Valley the past 35 years. Her passions include her family, music, photography, education and growth along the spiritual path.
John was a monastic disciple of Self Realization Fellowship for nearly 20 years and is a lifelong student of eastern philosophy and new age thought. Currently serves on the Valley Spiritual Center Board as Advisory. His passions and talents include philosophy, poetry, music, cycling and spiritual counseling.
Rev. Randy Cox
Rev. Randy Cox was a corporate speaker and was a United Methodist Pastor for 16 years. He has lived in the valley most of his life.
Chrissie Cox, Board Advisory
William Schreib
William is an internationally known astrologer, author, and illustrator. He wrote “Dance of the Zodiac” and “The Patterns and Rhythms of Creation.” He was a columnist for Dell Horoscope magazine for decades. William is a regular participant at the holistic fair and he has presented numerous times at the Center as well as the Unity Church in Lewiston. ”
Judy Broumley
Judy Broumley is a kindly soul who finds joy in uplifting and inspiring people. She is a regular guest speaker at Unity Church in Lewiston, ID. For nearly twelve years she has worked as a marketing consultant for television and radio where she writes scripts and ads for clients throughout the area. She currently serves at the Chairman of the LC Valley Salvation Army Advisory Board and as an LC Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassador. She feels her greatest contribution to the world are her four beautiful children and her happy marriage to Roy Broumley.
Laura Berglund
Laura refers to herself as a dabbler having a wide variety of interest and became fascinated with the Occult through a relative who had a wide variety of Paranormal experiences going on which intrigued her. Her mother was a very accurate reader and believes at one time in history was a seer. Together they have explored Tarot. Astro traveling seems to come as natural as breathing to Laura. She has always had that extra sense of things which she admits she has ignored many times…with regret. She has had prophetic dreams with premonitions and actually prayed for the Science of Mind Church to be available for her to attend, driving by it for a period of time not realizing that it is was the place she had prayed for.
Lina Barraza
Lina Barraza is a talented psychic whose goal is to bring the knowledge of old ways into the modern ways. She has a master’s degree in Psychic Development and is a certified medium who has also been educated in alchemy. She also has insights into communicating with angels.
Cat Chalfant
Cat Chalfant is dedicated to discovering and walking her spiritual path as a metaphysical healer. This journey has led her to become an Akashic Record practitioner, Reiki Master, yoga instructor, belly dance teacher and performer. She is working to open an wellness studio in Pomeroy to share her healing and health pursuits with others.
Neil Presly Cox
Neil Presly Cox, Clarkston attorney “With a Heart” earned his law degree from the University of Idaho and has spent his entire 27 year professional career here in the LC Valley. His path has led him to write a book “Hope Lines” illustrating 18 stories of families in trouble and needing help in spirit, sense and the law. He also shares is own story of beating the alcohol demon as he offers a unique perspective combining his legal background to help suffering families and individuals.
Dr. Rhett Deisner
Dr. Deisner was born into the Baha’i Faith in Yakima, Washington. His parents encouraged him to be an open-minded truth seeker, a principle of the Baha’i Faith. He has remained an active member of Baha’i Faith his whole adult life. He is professor emeritus of psychology at Lewis-Clark State College, where he taught for 34 years after earning a doctorate in human development from Harvard University. He is a published author on Baha’i spiritual psychology themes and has written an academic book, Understanding the Beauty Appreciation Trait: Empirical Research of Seeking Beauty in All Things.