BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Charles D. Geddes, President
Founder and Spiritual Director
John Gage, Vice President
Development and Communications
Living the Spiritual Life & GLBT programs
Rev. Megan O’Connor, Treasurer
Reiki programs, Healing Circles and Workshops, Forgiveness Coaching
Reiki School of Florida, Training and Certification
Susan Silverman, Secretary
Prime Time Seniors Program Coordinator
Rev. Elizabeth Lucey, Member
Advanced Chakra Energy Healing, Soul Focused Healing®
OFFICE
Victor Merchan, Administration
ADVISORY BOARD
Christopher Stultz, M.S. http://www.stultscounseling.com
Oasis: Group Therapy + Spiritual Support + Meditation
Scott LaSalle, LCSW, LMT: Reiki, Louise Hay ‘You Can Heal Yourself’ programs
Appointments: 954-873-6785
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Rev. Charles D. Geddes
Rev. Charles Geddes, our Founder, is President of the Board and Spiritual Director.
Charles has 40 years of ministry with the International Centers for Spiritual Living (ICSL). He has served on their Board of Directors and been awarded an honorary doctorate degree for his many contributions and years of service. In 2004 he was voted ICSL Minister of the Year.
At ICSL he established the Phoenix Bridge program for Ministers in transition between positions and Focus Ministries for special ministries outside of church parameters.
As early as 1988 Charles was leading an ongoing HIV Support Group in West Hollywood CA (where he was then living). He is a Founding Member of the annual Big Sky Retreat (in Montana) now in its 38th year. An inspiring and motivational speaker, he is frequently invited to create and present personal development workshops that don’t shy from the spiritual. His high vision is in people finding their life purpose and inspiring a new future for themselves and our world.
Susan Silverman
Susan Silverman is Secretary of the Board and serves as Coordinator of the Prime Time Seniors programs.
After a successful career in retail, Susan moved to Ft. Lauderdale with her husband in 2004. She holds a Certificate in Gerontology from Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Md. and a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Florida Atlantic University.
Her experience includes working in the service industry, volunteering and interning at non-profit, for-profit and local government agencies who deliver senior services. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the Broward Coalition on Aging (BCOA).
While trained in Generalist Practice, her main focus has been the senior population. She is instrumental in the research and development of material for our Prime Time Seniors senior empowerment programs. And she creates and co-facilitates classes and workshops in collaboration with Founder and Spiritual Director Charles Geddes.
John Gage
John Gage is a member of the Board with a focus on Marketing, Development and Communications.
He comes to Bridges with a wealth of experience in design and layout, copywriting, marketing communications, website optimization and heart-based inbound internet marketing.
He holds a design degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute. In small business he has been a Designer in the Interior, Furniture and Graphic fields and a Commercial Photographer. He has worked as a Cost Estimator in Store Design & Construction and as a Capital Cost Planner and a Systems Manager for Fortune 500 corporations. Today he is a Consultant to Solopreneur start-ups, Professionals and Coaches for smart niche-marketing on the internet.
John is a long time student of metaphysics and brings a zeal to the everyday, practical aspects of living spiritual principle for inspired living and the happiness of ourselves and others. “When we combine our passion and take action with unwavering faith, the Grace of the Loving Presence rises up to meet us.”
Victor Merchan
Victor worked in the service industry for the last 30 years and had the opportunity to learn from many different cultures and communities. His own spiritual yearning led him to study the Science of Mind teachings and he is personally invested in enriching his own physical, mental and spiritual development.
With his growing interest in the well-being of others, he came to Bridges of Wellness as a volunteer and is now our Office Manager. Victor’s gentle, loving manner allows everyone to feel genuinely welcomed at Bridges the moment they enter. He helps others see and value their inner beauty and self worth.
As Administrative Advisor to the Board of Directors, Victor has been an integral part in bringing our programs and workshops to the community. He is a true asset to Bridges and others.