The Art Park is pleased to announce that Deborah J. Welsh has recently joined its Board of Directors. Dr. Welsh received her Ed. D. from Syracuse University in 1984 and recently retired from private psychotherapy practice. In addition, she holds a NYS license as a Creative Arts Therapist and is a Board Certified Dance Movement Therapist.
She founded and directed the Full Circle Center for the Arts, Jungian, and Yoga Studies, which afforded many participants experiential learning and enjoyment, and created two successful in-patient dance therapy programs in local psychiatric hospitals. Dr. Welsh is married to photographer, Bob Gates.
“We’re very excited to have Deborah Welsh on the board,” said Anne Ferguson, Board President. “Her experience in leading workshops and her understanding of the positive impact the arts can have in physical and mental well-being bring additional depth to our Board. We appreciate her accepting this volunteer position; her skills and experience will be an invaluable contribution.”
Deborah joins current board members Anne B. Ferguson, Sandra Hurd, Paul Tresco, Stephen Waldron, Lisette Brod, Marion Fish, Joel Potash and Matthew Potteiger.