Mindfulness Practices
Margaret Holden
Crozet,VA
Summary
Accomplished leader in both non-profit and for profit organizations. This has led me to a wealth of experience driving organizational success and fostering collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Known for adaptability, resilience, and delivering results in evolving environments. Strong interpersonal skills, effective communicator, and results-driven approach.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spiritual Director
Self-employeed
Charlottesville, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Facilitate spiritual growth and development through personalized guidance and mentorship.
- Provided counseling to individuals seeking spiritual clarity and support.
- Support people through the dying process
Vice Regional Supervisor
United States Pony Club
01.2017 - Current
- Organize and facilitate Upper Level testing and instruction
- Act as a mediator between all those involved: children, parents, National Examiners, Impartial Observers
Senior Warden
Christ Episcopal Church
Charlottesville, VA
01.2024 - 01.2026
Vestry
Christ Episcopal Church - Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville, VA
01.2023 - 01.2026
Chair, Foundation Board
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2025
- Vice Chair, Chair and Ex Officio 2020- 2025 of the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation Board
- Participated in the hiring of a hospital president
- Led initiatives to support and maintain the core values that encourage a caring tradition
- Supported the on-going work of the women's committee, a volunteer group tasked with raising money for women's health. This group and has been a long standing branding moniker in the community.
- Mentored emerging leaders and helped in succession planning
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders
- Co-chaired successful 60 million dollar capital campaign
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making
- Represented the organization at public events, advocating for its mission and values in the community
Co-Founder and Chair
Downtown Crozet Initiative
01.2018 - 06.2025
- Strategic marketing, fundraising, and planning as well host local community events
- Foster collaboration between the Downtown Crozet Initiative, local government, and the private sector including foundations, local businesses, and individuals
Marketing Consultant
Higher Education Publishers
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Created marketing and advertising for Wolters Kluwer
- Created strategies for interactive and web-based advertising and marketing
- Created strategies for mobile product implementations
- Restructured central online marketing and sales database
Founder and Proprietor
Ceramitech, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Founded and operated a manufacturing plant to supply pottery studios
Founder and Proprietor
Glaze N’ Blaze
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Concepted, designed, launched, and operated successful “art-as-entertainment” business
Publishing
HarperCollins College Publishers
01.1986 - 01.1996
- District Sales Manager – Achieved status as number one district. This job required remote management of 9 sales reps located in the North East. I was tasked with restructuring the reps and territories during this time
- Acquisitions Editor – Exceeded all editorial signing goals
- Marketing Manager – Marketing Manager of the Year, acknowledged for excellence in creating strategic plans and demonstrating strong corporate leadership
Education
B.A. -
Salem College
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University de Dijon
Dijon, FranceCertified As A Spiritual Director - Spiritual Direction
Shalem
Washington, DC12-2025
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinker
- Team Builder
- Good Communicator
- Pastoral counseling
- Cultural sensitivity
- Writing proficiency
- Spiritual discernment
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Built and chaired a local non-profit
- Played key roles (including chair) in a number of other non-profits
- Owned and operated two small businesses
- Recognized as a top performer in a number of positions with a leading educational publisher
Affiliations
- Crozet Community Advisory Council Chair, Vice-Chair
- Mountain Skyline Pony Club District Commissioner, Joint District Commissioner
- Contemporary Club of Albemarle Program Committee Chair
- Old Dominion Region Pony Club Vice Regional Supervisor
- Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, VA
Certification
Spiritual Director
Interests
Cooking
Sourdough bread baking as a ministry
Equestrian sports
Small farming including: horses, goats, chickens, garden, and all the people involved
Books
Spending time with God and family
Timeline
Spiritual Director
Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current
Senior Warden
Christ Episcopal Church
01.2024 - 01.2026
Vestry
Christ Episcopal Church - Charlottesville, VA
01.2023 - 01.2026
Chair, Foundation Board
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2025
Co-Founder and Chair
Downtown Crozet Initiative
01.2018 - 06.2025
Vice Regional Supervisor
United States Pony Club
01.2017 - Current
Marketing Consultant
Higher Education Publishers
01.2009 - 01.2010
Founder and Proprietor
Ceramitech, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2001
Founder and Proprietor
Glaze N’ Blaze
01.1996 - 01.2001
Publishing
HarperCollins College Publishers
01.1986 - 01.1996
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University de Dijon
B.A. -
Salem College
Certified As A Spiritual Director - Spiritual Direction
Shalem