Guest Speaker
Peter W. Yaremko
Peter W. Yaremko is an accomplished author, poet, and educator whose diverse career spans journalism, corporate communications, marketing, and literary pursuits. A former Ukrainian Catholic seminarian, Peter began his professional journey as a journalist in New York City before leading communications for two blue-chip multinational corporations, IBM and Siemens. Later, he founded and operated a […]
Verses of Peace: Writing Our Way to Inner Peace, A Disarming Our Hearts Series Workshop,
Patricia Yetneberk, DNP
Patricia "Patti" Yetneberk is a dedicated spiritual guide and former Family Nurse Practitioner with a lifelong passion for helping others deepen their relationships with God, themselves, and others. Originally from just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Patti moved to Seattle, Washington, and eventually settled in Fall City in 1998. For over two decades, Patti served the Snoqualmie […]
Paul J. Schutz
Paul J. Schutz is an associate professor and interim director of the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries at Santa Clara University. His teaching and research focus on the meaning and significance of creation within the Christian tradition, emphasizing how scientific research can inform religious accounts of humanity's relationship with other-than-human creatures. A native of Evansville, […]
Peace, Justice, and Hope for a Flourishing Creation, A Disarming Our Hearts Workshop,
Anne Kertz Kernion
Anne Kertz Kernion is an award-winning author, speaker, and educator who integrates neuroscience, positive psychology, and spirituality to explore well-being and personal growth. With a background in environmental engineering, theology, and positive psychology, Anne brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to her work. She is the author of Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, […]
The Spirituality and Science of Compassion, A Disarming Our Hearts Series Presentation,
Fr. Stephen Sundborg, S.J.
Fr. Steve Sundborg, SJ grew up in the Territory of Alaska where his father was a promoter of Statehood and an author of the Alaska State Constitution. He entered the Jesuits 63 years ago and was ordained in 1974, taught at Jesuit high schools and at Seattle University, served as the provincial superior of the […]
Jim Thomas
Jim has more than forty years experience on nuclear weapons issues including a walking pilgrimage to Bethlehem (1982-1983) and uncovering the secrets of the Hanford plutonium factory. While at Gonzaga University, his master’s thesis examined the morality of nuclear deterrence. He is the author of the forthcoming memoir Atomic Pilgrim: How a 6700-mile Walk Helped […]