Elder Donna (Taylor) Brown is the Central States Conference Women’s Ministries Director. Born and raised in Leavenworth, Kansas. A graduate of Oakwood University class of ’85. Majored in Mathematics and Commercial Arts. Received her Financial Management Certification from US Graduate School. Married for nearly 36 years, 2 married sons and 3 grandchildren. Employed by the Dept. of Defense for 35 years. Serves as a Budget Analyst. Worked in her field of commercial arts as a magazine designer for an ad agency.

Having served in various capacities of the church such as Head Elder, Elder, Choir Director, Women’s Ministries Leader, Family Life Ministry, Family Life Ministry Central Area Coordinator and Central AY Federation President. Served as Women’s Ministries Leader while in Europe for nearly 4 years.

Active in the community by serving with the Clergy of the County and the Ministerial Alliance (urban ministers of various denominations). Have served as a voting member of the School Board of Education for Leavenworth, Kansas. A part of a special group of women called Sisters Encouraging Sisters – Military women/spouses. They serve anyone in need from scholarships to students with hardships, assisting our seniors in any way possible, give-a-ways to name a few. Also belong to the Gospel Women’s Prayer group comprised of affiliates of the Military for over 24 years.

Donna owns her own catering business and bookstore. She enjoys singing, sharing the gospel, listening to music, cooking and feeding people, serving the community, teaching financial responsibility and whatever God asks her to do. One of her favorite scriptures is 1 Chronicles 4:10 the Prayer of Jabez and favorite hymn is ‘It Is Well With My Soul.’

Gale is back this year by popular demand! She is a concert pianist, vocalist, recording artist, entertainer, worship leader, choral director, humorist, speaker, music clinician, former music educator, and composer of over 800 songs. Her song, "Sabbath Rest" is published in two hymnals, performed by various artists on You Tube and sung in congregations worldwide.

Currently, she is the Minister of Music at Mount Sinai SDA Church, Music Director at Conway United Methodist Church, and Board Member/piano instructor for the Steinway Society of Central Florida.

Gale has a musical family: her husband, William Murphy, plays the bass, their son is a drummer, their daughter is a singer, and the grandchildren have already served musically at church. They reside in the hills of Groveland, FL where daily sunsets are enjoyed from the back window of their home. Gale recently recorded her first piano project. It's entitled, "Worship While I Wait" and was released in 2023.

Michelle Perez has her Masters in Management and Leadership and is the owner of a small consulting business. She works as an executive coach, employee retention consultant, and customer experience consultant.

In addition to her work in the business world, Michelle is an adult survivor of domestic abuse and is passionate about teaching churches and communities how to respond when their members experience brokenness. Her practical training will walk you through how to support your friends, family, and church members as they navigate life after brokenness (loss of a loved one, abuse, health issues, etc.).

Michelle has been restored through God's grace and guidance, She is now happily married to the Camp Director/Pastor serving in the Pennsylvania Conference. She is the mom of an adult daughter and son and is thrilled to have gained two more daughters when she married her husband, Zeke.

Cheryl was in nursing school at Loma Linda University when she met Rick in the School of Physical Therapy. They had a daughter Kristen and a son Jeff. Cheryl worked labor and delivery 20 years at Loma Linda Medical Center and at Feather River Hospital, Paradise, CA. She enjoys traveling and time with friends and family and her two granddaughters.

Friday's Bonus Workshop will feature Cheryl presenting, "A Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner Plant Based." Come register and unload early at 3:00 pm in the Lodge to have time to attend her 4:00-5:00 pm workshop in the Elk Room (2nd floor Lodge)!

Hello, my name is Tammy Romero. I have been employed at Children's Hospital in Denver for 14 1/2 years. Besides my employment, however, I also volunteer my time and singing talent at two different churches every Sabbath. In the morning hours on Sabbath, I serve at True Life Community Church. At that time, I am one of the singers, and I'm also the "Secret Prayer Partner" coordinator. I also serve as the "10-Days of Prayer" Coordinator each January and organize the "7-Hours of Prayer" in the fall of the year.

The afternoon hours on Sabbath find me volunteering as the Elder at Lakewood Fellowship Church. I have served in that capacity for several years.

If there is a favorite Bible verse that drives me, I would have to turn to Isaiah 41:10 which says: "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

My prayer is that these words will come alive with hope for me as well as for all those with whom I engage.