Meet Our Board of Directors

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Jessica Riphenburg

Founder, Community Weaver, Ceremonialist, Shamanic Healer & Teacher

Jessica has earned the nickname “The Great Connector,” reflecting her deep devotion to investing in community by bringing people into meaningful relationship. Through this work, she has supported others in everything from expanding their businesses to cultivating circles of support that nourish both livelihood and belonging. Her relational work tends the soil from which community, collaboration, and collective creativity naturally emerge.

Jessica has been walking the shamanic path since 2011, with formal training in both Core and Peruvian shamanism. She approaches her work with deep respect for cultural integrity, the wisdom of lineage, and a commitment to treading gently on our Mother Earth.

At the heart of her vision for SACRED THREAD™ lies a vision of a modern village of heart-centered friends sharing, tending, and celebrating the sacredness of Life.

Meagan Mac Ionnrachtaigh

Yoga Teacher, Chef, Massage Therapist, Womb Continuum Care Practitioner

Meagan has been developing her skills in the healing arts specifically massage/body work, yoga, cooking and Ipsalu Tantra for close to 10 years with the vision of interweaving different modalities, energetic tools and spiritual ceremony to help women move through some of the major transitions in life, especially around the perinatal period.

Meagan is passionate about creating a venue through which people can access holistic healing practices, become a part of a like minded and connected community and increase overall vitality and wellbeing through practices and modalities that have been successfully used throughout millenia for healing and connection.

Judy Taber

Board Liaison, Compassionate & Intuitive Presence

Judy brings a steady, grounding presence to the SACRED THREAD™ board, along with a natural blend of wisdom, warmth, and gentle humor. She is a deeply compassionate listener and offers valuable perspective shaped by her experience serving on other boards.

As a board member of the McFarland United Church of Christ, Judy serves as a key liaison, helping coordinate space use and calendar scheduling for our gatherings that take place at MUCC.

Judy also supports the practical flow of our events through hands-on assistance with setup and clean-up, ensuring that each gathering is held with care from beginning to end.

Judy’s presence helps bridge vision and logistics, allowing our work to unfold smoothly and with heart.