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IF YOU ARE A TTIA MEMBER, REMEMBER TO VOTE
TTIA ELECTIONS COMING UP!
In March of 2024 we will once again be holding elections for several TTIA Board positions. Several positions have been filled by appointment when vacancies occurred, and those positions are now also up for election. We are still needing a candidate for Credentialing Trustee. If you are interested please email us at ttia@therapeutictouch.org and we will send you the responsibilities of this position.
The election is now open to members at Election of Board of Trustees - Therapeutic Touch International Association and we encourage you to vote, even if there is only one candidate.
Here are some words from our candidates:
International Trustee – Annie Hallett
Since taking on this role I have really enjoyed making connections with members from various parts of the globe and bringing then together, whether to meet via Zoom or to contribute to TT Congress.
I would be pleased to have the opportunity to continue with this and see whether it develops further, so I would hope to be re elected.
Annie Hallett
Research Co-Trustee – Suzanne Engelberg and Eunice Lee
I'm eager to be a TTIA Board research co-trustee so I can contribute my research knowledge, experience, and ideas to our wonderful organization. I'm especially looking forward to working with Eunice Lee (my research co-trustee) and the rest of the TTIA Board trustees.
In joy,
Suzanne Engelberg
What an honor to even be considered for the position of co-trustee of research and also with Suzanne Engelberg who has actual expertise with research and guiding graduate students in this field. While I certainly feel more confidence in the position because of Suzanne next to me, and while I feel as though I am standing on a solid legacy and framework of research because of former research trustee Denise Coppa, Dr. Dolores Krieger, Dora Kunz, and all who contributed to TTIA’s bibliographical history beginning in the 1970s, I will take a moment to share my heart and credentials, which I hope will serve TTIA, TT, and in some small way, humanity’s healing as a whole through this endeavor. I completed my Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health with concentration in herbal medicine in summer of 2022 through Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). I followed that with my current program which I am enrolled in, the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition also through MUIH. I have taught alongside my professor of research in student journal club and am currently working on preparing a patient case study presentation with my colleagues at MUIH’s next research symposium this spring of 2024. An idea that Suzanne and I have planned as TTIA co-research trustees is to learn about current TT research projects taking place all over the world and to have them presented at TTIA’s next conference. Our intention behind this is to learn, inform, and bring together international collaboration in research, which will help bring TT into the hands of health professionals, academic institutions, researchers, and perhaps most importantly and urgently, people in need of help and healing. Thank you for the honor of considering me for this position.
With much joy, appreciation, and love,
Eunice Lee
Programs Co-Trustee – Mary Harding and Patti Cannistraci
Just as the desert lies dormant, waiting for the rains to spark the blossoming of the desert flowers, I too am eager to see the beauty of TT'ers from across the globe coming together in person and virtually in the landscape and energy of Santa Fe, New Mexico. I am honoured to be part of the team crafting another beautiful gathering where compassion and healing bloom.
Mary Harding
My name is Patti Cannistraci, and I am writing to express my sincere interest in the TTIA Program Co-Trustee role. As a seasoned nurse with 44 years of experience, predominantly in nursing education, I have recently become a member of TTIA and have greatly benefited from the diverse range of international, national, and regional programs offered by the organization.
I have been inspired by the thought-provoking and impactful learning experiences provided through these programs. Witnessing the success of TTIA’s initiatives in creating and delivering these programs has further fueled my enthusiasm to contribute to the organization’s continued growth and success.
My extensive background includes years of service on various Nursing Boards, where I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning, qualities that I believe are essential for working as co-trustee of programs and achieving TTIA’s mission.
If granted the opportunity to serve on the Board of Trustees, I am committed to working collaboratively with fellow members, stakeholders, and the broader TTIA community to ensure that our programs continue to thrive and meet the evolving needs of our organization.
Sincerely,
Patti Cannistraci
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