Meet the Elder Council

There are journeys we take alone—and there are journeys that ask to be witnessed, held, and guided within the presence of wise companions.

The Heroine’s Journey | A Women’s Rite of Passage is held by a circle of elders—women who bring depth of practice, lived experience, and devotion to the sacred work of transformation. Each has walked her own paths of descent and return, and together they form a council rooted in care, discernment, and reverence for the unfolding of your journey.

These women serve not as instructors alone, but as stewards of the threshold—tending the space where story, soul, and transformation meet.

We invite you to experience their presence more directly. In this recorded introduction, each council member shares a glimpse into her personal and professional path, along with what is currently sparking joy and aliveness in her as we prepare for this sacred gathering.

May this be your first step in coming into relationship—with the council, with the circle, and with the deeper currents of your own unfolding journey.

We are honored to introduce the Elder Leadership Council:

  • Linda Atwater

  • Bonnie Bhatti

  • Jacqueline Cuayo

  • Mary DeJong

  • Mayra Fernandez

  • Margaret Mitchell

  • Merry Stanford