Although our board consists of the members listed below, we welcome participation from others who would like to help SMS achieve its mission. If you would like to be a part of the SMS experience, please contact our Ombudsman, Del, queendelirium@yahoo.com.
Kelly Brooks-Staub is a ritual body piercer and fire spinner, lending her Reiki and energetic assistance to the work and ritual of SMS. An experienced teacher and organizer, her strengths lie in sharing knowledge with others. She is a student and a teacher in all meanings of the words – willing to learn from all and willing to share her expertise with everyone. Kelly is Co-President along with Abe of the Sacred Mark Sanctuary. Kelly@sacredmarks.com
Cathy “Del” Raymond is not so much a person as she is an experience. Bringing a solid background in various pagan traditions (including British Trad Wicca, Norse Heathenism, Qabbalah, and Chaos Magick for starters), she has led or co-led several pagan groups, both ritual and mundane. A freelance writer by day, she has contributed to several pagan websites including WitchVox and Waningmoon. She also serves as Secretary of the Sacred Mark Sanctuary. Del@sacredmarks.com
Deirdre Smith is an open-minded explorer who seeks the glory of life in all things - whether it is art, dance, healing, rhythm, or just pure joy! She has been devoted to a life of freakiness in forms such as BDSM, guerilla theatre, outspoken art, and other ritualistic practices. Currently she is living in Frederick, MD pursuing a bachelor’s degree in studio art. Deirdre is a Reiki Master, intuitive healer, and Treasurer of the Sacred Mark Sanctuary. Deirdre@sacredmarks.com
Capt. Gordon Staub has more than a decade of experience tattooing, piercing, and branding. He owns Time Bomb Productions - a tattoo studio in Frederick, MD - and brings his award-winning art to tattoo conventions and pagan festivals each year. Gordon uses various shamanic tools in his energetic workings, customizing tribally-inspired body modification practices to accommodate the needs of the community, clients, friends, and family. His drumming, dance, Reiki, visionary artistic eyes, skillfully dexterous hands, and warrior spirit all lend to his healing body transformation workings. Gordon serves as Vice President of the Sacred Mark Sanctuary. Gordon@sacredmarks.com
Abraham Street believes that body modification is the deeply symbolic ancient art of personal transformation. When it comes to symbol, image, and energy, Abraham is an artist with a deft hand and a magick touch. When on the road and ‘between the worlds’, Abraham brings attention and intention to the creation of tattoos and piercings - the work he refers to as ‘A Healing of Art.’ Abraham is a ritual drummer, Reiki master, performing artist with the funky tribal fusion band The Bardos, and is Co-President along with Kelly of the Sacred Mark Sanctuary. Abraham@sacredmarks.com
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