The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative, Inc. 

Newly recruited to lead our fundraising efforts to support the mission of advancing oral health equity in Connecticut. I take a relational approach to development, building genuine connections with donors, partners, and community members.

Development Manager

Journaling for Growth

Chief Journaling Officer

CT Library Consortium

Community builder for librarians. First to fill the role of Events & Special Projects Manager for statewide membership collaborative serving ~1,000 Connecticut libraries. 

Known for my personal brand of magic - creating spaces where members felt safe to learn and grow, turning nebulous ideas into concrete programs and services, and planning and executing events so fun they didn't feel like work - I helped members of our community feel seen, heard, and valued, and provided opportunities for them to build skills to better serve their communities. 

Known for being an innovative thinker who imagines creative solutions to problems, often anticipating needs before they arose, I instigated moving our Roundtable program virtual in early 2020, teaching members to use Zoom and modeled how to run an effective meeting. (Librarians went on to use what they learned here to put on programs for their own communities.)

I partnered with the Connecticut Storytelling Center to launch a storytelling training workshop series for librarians. I conceptualized and executed three different vendor expo models, all of which were wildly successful. And I established a new Program Directory to connect libraries with performers and workshop providers. 

I led the national Take Your Child to the Library Day initiative, serving as project manager, growing the program in visibility through projects such as the creation of both community-centric and librarian-centric websites, speaking at the Public Library Association Conference in April 2024, and publishing an article in Public Libraries Magazine in Summer 2024. I partnered with EveryLibrary to create Advocacy Training webinar series to build capacity among children's librarians, and established State Ambassador program to build support and visibility nationwide. I partnered with Demco to create a line of promotional products for TYCLD 2025.

Events and Special Projects Manager

Northwest Village School

I was selected as the first certified library media specialist at this therapeutic day school for special education students ages 4-21.  

Tasked with creating our library media program, I transformed a humble bookroom into a vibrant library ecosystem welcoming and accessible to students of all ages and our teachers and support staff. 

I implemented a new library automation software system, replacing the traditional card catalog, revamped our entire collection of materials, assessing gaps for each section and curating age-appropriate resources, and established new collections of both print and digital resources. 

As the designer of library, information and research, and technology skills curricula that I delivered to students, I was part of our teaching team, delivering instruction to students, facilitating professional development for teachers and support staff, and collaborated with teachers on technology integration and co-teaching classes. 

I created safe and welcoming spaces for all of our students, differentiating instruction, employing de-escalation strategies as needed, and building strong relationships with our learners and instructors. 

I had the joy of surprising and delighting students and staff by instituting school literacy events including annual Read Across America celebrations, coordinated external speakers, and introduced graphic novel collection (our most popular and widely circulated school collection).

Library Media Specialist

Avon Free Public Library

As part of our children's services team, I had the amazing privilege of supporting children and families who came to the library.

While on desk, I assisted children and families with navigation of library materials, equipment and resources; provided readers’ advisory services, connecting readers with engaging materials.

I executed original programming for children including reader’s theater workshops, family thank you letter writing, and thematic creative programs connected to the Amazing Castle™ installation. 

I partnered with Teen Librarian on Book Buddies program pairing elementary school students with middle and high school students to foster reading skills.

And I brought my skills from my experience at Northwest Village School to tactfully manage challenging patrons (i.e. high energy and or poor in-library behavior) resulting in reduction of risk behaviors in the library.

Children's Library Specialist

Self-Employed

Family Sabbatical

Ketchum

At Ketchum (formerly Capital Strategies), I worked with associations such as the North Carolina Economic Developers' Association and NC Go! on events (meetings, conferences, legislative days), editing newsletters, and providing member support. I helped develop communications plans for organizations such as Junior League of Raleigh.

Project Coordinator

Journaling is one of the simplest, most beneficial habits you can use to create the life you want to live. 

And yet something is keeping you from it. 

Whether you’re completely new to journaling and don’t know where to start, you’ve journaled some but not found what works for you yet, or you’re a seasoned journaler looking for new ways to infuse your journaling with energy to get the results you want, I can help. 

✍️Why work with me?
If you were going to do it on your own, you would have by now. The information is out there. But you haven’t figured out how to make it work for you yet. And that’s okay. I love getting to help folks just like you create journaling practices that help you reach your goals. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here. We start with you, what you want to achieve, and find simple, sustainable ways to make it happen. 

✍️How to work together
If you need:
🌱A LITTLE BIT OF SUPPORT, check out my curated journal prompt collections through my Substack newsletter. At just $8/month, you’ll receive a daily journal prompt designed to help you get to know and love yourself a little bit better AND solve the problem of not knowing what to write about. (journalingforgrowth.substack.com)

🍀MORE SUPPORT, we'll work together to create your bespoke journaling practice that aligns with your personal growth journey. It’s all about you and what you need to grow. And it starts with a conversation. (tidycal.com/amandastern/strategy-call)

✨ Beyond Journaling—Event Planning & Community Building
Along with my passion for journaling, I bring years of experience as a community builder, event planner, and facilitator. I thrive on creating spaces where people can show up as their true, authentic selves and have real conversations that spark connection, growth, and impact. Whether it’s a small gathering or a large-scale event, I specialize in curating experiences that foster meaningful connections and create positive change. If your organization or mission-driven nonprofit needs someone to plan and facilitate events or build a thriving community, let's talk about how we can make it happen.

✍️ About Me
I’ve been journaling since I was an angsty teenager, and it's my go-to tool for learning and growth. I've used it to uncover what I truly want, make plans to go after it, hold myself accountable, and celebrate success, all while creating a life I don’t want a vacation from. When I’m not journaling, you can find me with my nose in a book, puttering in my garden, laughing with my family, and trying to decide what to make for dinner again tonight.

Amanda Stern ✍️

Pippa Haywood

Spiritual Life Coach

HaywoodWrites

Providing digital marketing services including blogs, website content, and social media for holistic therapists and businesses in the health and well-being industry. 
✅Increasing clients online presence. 
✅Improving organic reach. 
✅Lead generation. 
✅Building connections with new and existing customers. 
✅Search Engine Optimisation.

Freelance Writer

Advance.

Providing a wraparound service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs ensuring they can be healthy, happy, and achieve their ambitions. 
✅Day to day management of residential services for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. 
✅Care Quality Commission compliance. 
✅Writing and revision of policies and procedures. 
✅24/7 Support. 
✅Care planning. 
✅All aspects of the recruitment process from advertising to interviewing. 
✅Liaising with customers, their families, staff and other health and social care professionals. 
✅Award winning approaches to behaviour that challenges. 
✅High level of staff support. 
✅Always seeking improvement in equality and diversity.

Support Services Manager

Brighton & Hove City Council

Supporting adults with learning disabilities in their own homes and in the community.

Community Support Worker

Eurocamp

Campsite Courier

Mencap

Supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in their own homes and the community.

Support Worker

✨You know there's something more to this life and would like to explore your spirituality. 

💫You are intrigued by all things magic and mystical. 
You wonder about energies, crystals, astrology, manifestation, or tarot. 

But you don't know where to start or restart your journey.

Perhaps you were put off by some of the ego-driven spiritual folk out there. 
Or don't like the idea of the dogma and seriousness that goes hand in hand with many spiritual beliefs and practices. 

I'm Pippa an intuitive spiritual coach with a big smile and an even bigger heart and I want to help you find more joy and fulfilment in all areas of your life. 

I have a variety of magical tools in my toolkit:

Decades of experience in spiritual learning and practice.
Inner journeys and visualisations.
Oracle cards (like tarot) and dowsing crystals. 
Rituals and spells based on ancient wisdom.
Empathy and sensitivity.
Fun and laughter.


My calling, my souls purpose is to provide those little nudges that will open you up to your higher potential. 
There might be blockages to clear and/or issues with your self-belief and confidence. 
There might be doubts in your mind and gaps in your knowledge because this knowledge that is our birthright has been suppressed, demonised and withheld. 
   
But this world needs YOU, now more than ever:

💫To remember YOU'RE magic. 
💫To remember YOUR magic. 

What people have said about my coaching:

'You're like a magical little sprite that pops up to be helpful and share some wisdom...Thank you for being such a guiding light and a positive force in my life. You truly are THE MAGIC COACH'
Liz

'The memories have come flooding back...[f]or someone whose chronic stress levels gave her severe memory problems for years, this is something quite special. I think its down to the magical spiritual coaching I'm having with Pippa Haywood she is helping me in ways I can't quite put my finger on. I think she is helping me reconnect to my inner self'
Fay

'She immediately put me at ease, and I felt comfortable talking to her about some elements of my past that I don't usually talk about. She was an attentive listener, and intuitively knew which of her guided visualisations would work for me. It worked fantastically! I would recommend Pippa to anyone needing help to remove blocks, or any sort of guidance' 
Laura 

'That was perfect advice, exactly what I needed...I've practiced a few times now and it helps so much, it worked instantly and I feel it keep working too'
Elizabeth

Book a free discovery call here: https://calendly.com/pippa-haywood/30min

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