Linda Kosack

Chair

Linda Kosack, MS/JD is a human resource professional with thirty years of experience in the field.  Combined with her legal background, she worked primarily in communications and healthcare serving Gannett (The Tennessean) and Vanderbilt University and Medical Center as a Senior Human Resource Business Partner. 

Hagan Stone

Vice Chair

Hagan Stone has been a licensed REALTOR in Tennessee since 1999. He is Managing Broker with
Compass RE in Nashville, TN in their Green Hills office. Hagan was president of Greater Nashville REALTORs in 2014 and president of Tennessee REALTORs in 2020. Hagan has two kids, Catherine and Dawson, who both aspire to careers in real estate.

Dr. David Thornton

Secretary

Dr David Thornton is a licensed clinical pastoral therapist (TN LCPT #65). An integrative psychotherapist and broad spiritual traveler, David listens for the quiet within the storm, the deepest heartbeat of the hurting soul, and coaxes the psyche into finding and trusting again its own ancient wisdom. The greatest part of his work deals with healing from spiritual abuse and childhood trauma.

Ruth Strohmeier Rock

Treasurer

Ruth Rock is a writer, accountant and volunteer, serving organizations in Nashville. Her experience in small business and nonprofit administration lends itself to service on the board, as does her interest in healthcare and the arts. A Massey MBA and career in cost and budget accounting and financial reporting provide experience and insight into the business side of CATHARSIS Nashville.

Dr. Robbie Pinter

Time-Keeper

Dr. Robbie Pinter recently retired after teaching English at Belmont University for forty years. She now enjoys what was once her “career within a career” as she offers Spiritual Direction, writes, facilitates retreats and Centering Prayer groups. She attempts to open further to Spirit, and wants to stand with others in the Presence.

James E. Hill

Intern

James Hill is a fifth generation Nashvillian and a junior at Belmont University majoring in Public Relations. His hobbies include reading old books, spending time with animals, playing the violin, and volunteering. He hopes to work in nonprofit public relations after graduation.

Dr. Laura Kreiselmaier

Founder, CEO, & Lead Visionary

Technically not a Board member, Laura Kreiselmaier has had the vision for CATHARSIS simmering for over a decade. She is thrilled to be on this journey with such a tremendous team of brilliant, open-hearted, well-connected individuals, many of whom are in a monthly Wisdom Circle together.

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At our First Board meeting on May 9, 2024!