Our Staff

- prioress
  SR. Terri hoffman
  
  responsible. reserved. artistic.
  
  As the Prioress, my primary role is managing the care and wellbeing of the Sisters as well as overseeing the day to day operations of the Monastery. Although a new experience, I am embracing the learning curve of building an assisted living and memory care facility, The Village of Harmony Hill.
  
  I joined the Mother of God monastic community in 2008 and since that time I have been blessed with opportunities and the encouragement to grow and develop talents & gifts previously hidden.
  
  Fun Facts:
  
  I am a self-taught harpist – and also play the piano, organ, guitar, recorders, and the harmonica.
  
  I am a potter – it’s been said I can throw a beautiful pot!
  
  I find it best to leave gardening to others!
  
  I can be reached at [email protected] or
  (605) 882-6633.
- SR. Barb younger
  
  Coming soon!
- kelli fritz
  
  Energetic. dynamic. driven.
  
  Landing here at The Village of Harmony Hill has been such a blessing! I’ve enjoyed several years in the marketing and development world and found that the creative process makes me tick.
  
  As the Marketing & Development Specialist, I design marketing materials, create content to help tell the unique Harmony Hill story, manage social media, plan events, manage the donor experience, and do whatever I can to help spread awareness of this worthwhile project.
  
  I’ve always been a people person…. So, if you’d like to connect, especially if it's over a cup of coffee, please reach out!
  
  Fun Facts:
  
  I’m obsessed with my dog Chevy. She’s a yellow Lab and is spoiled.
  
  One thing I cannot live without is my camera. It’s an extension of my arm when I’m not working.
  
  I love just about anything from Q’doba and Starbucks…. Just not at the same time!
  
  To learn more about The Village, email [email protected] or call: (605) 882-6651.
- Lisa Ronke
  
  compassionate. creative. service-oriented
  
  As the Director of Community Relations, I help families and their loved ones explore the different housing options available at The Village. We are excited to offer a state-of-the-art living opportunity in a multi-faceted scenic environment.
  
  Because my husband suffered from Early On-Set Alzheimer's, I have personal experience as well as empathy for those needing assistance and their families.
  
  I love to meet new people and you will frequently find me volunteering and attending community events. I am on the Board of Directors for the Town Players, the Watertown Area Memory Care & Aging Network, and serve on the Committee for the Memory Care Walk and Publicity.
  
  Fun Facts:
  
  I enjoy cooking and creating new dishes, but I don't like doing dishes. So, if you'll wash & dry, I'll cook!
  
  Some of my favorite "quiet-time" moments are spent taking photos of nature and landscapes: most frequently water, sunsets, sunrises and bridges.
  
  I have created a line of inspirational cards featuring my own photography.
  
  To find out more about living at The Village please contact me at [email protected] or call
  (605) 237-8407
- alex martin
  
  inquiry. laughter. empathy.
  
  I love challenging myself to solve all kinds of problems and equally enjoy navigating the process and seeing the result. I describe my title as a ‘jack of all trades’ with my work including accounting, handling technology requests/issues, and any other project I can get my hands on.
  
  I’m very much looking forward to working with our team and seeing this project come to life!
  
  Fun Facts:
  
  I’ve worked for Mother of God Monastery since 2009 (except two years after graduating from college) in a variety of positions.
  
  Some might say I’m funnier than I look – I enjoy watching and performing standup comedy.
  
  Any day that involves watching movies is a good day in my book!
  
  I can be reached at:
  [email protected]
  (605) 882-6649.