We’re delighted to welcome Rev. Sharon Hepburn and Connie Poole as the newest Directors on Awakening Together’s Board. Each brings deep devotion to inner wisdom and a wealth of real-world experience in service, leadership, and community.
Rev. Sharon K. Hepburn
In 2010, Sharon penned a Statement of Purpose: “To be an agent of change in the world to help others realize their inner wisdom—God, Self—so they can freely express their true self without pain.” While the meaning of those words has evolved, her purpose remains steady. Sharon joined Awakening Together in 2020, completed and later facilitated Gentle Healing, became an ordained minister, and currently co-facilitates several sanctuary programs. She experienced a first awakening in 2025 and looks forward to serving on the Board of Directors in a spirit of guidance and service. Professionally, Sharon is the Chief Operating Officer of an international physical therapy healthcare company, bringing compassionate leadership, organizational and management expertise, and strong problem-solving skills to the Board.
Connie Poole
Connie recognizes the Universe’s guidance throughout her spiritual journey, rooted in a family steeped in spiritual inquiry. Her father served as a Methodist—and later Unity—minister, and her mother was a Unity teacher. Connie and her four sisters grew up hearing stories of seekers and teachers (including Edgar Cayce and Ruth Montgomery), and their paths have been influenced by several spiritual leaders, including Regina Dawn Akers. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Connie became a business owner, operating a manufacturing plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana, where she implemented educational and second-chance opportunities to support employees and their families. She now lives with her partner, Ellen, and co-facilitates an Awakening Together program with her sister, Jacquelyn. Connie, her mother, and her sisters practice Gentle Healing/Gentle Awakening daily and meet bi-weekly to share insights—continuing a lifelong journey of listening, learning, and gratitude.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Sharon and Connie to the Board of Directors. We are grateful for their willingness to serve and for the gifts they bring to our shared purpose.