APH Board of Directors

Leticia Chavez-Paulette Executive Director letiplet@msn.com	I have lived in NM most of my life and in Albuquerque for 18 years. My life experiences have equipped me to serve as Executive Director of A Peaceful Habitation and I have had the wonderful opportunity to serve God in this capacity since 2005. I know first-hand the challenges of addiction, domestic violence and homelessness. It is my honor and privilege to serve with all other faithful volunteers of A Peaceful Habitation to empower women to fulfill their purpose after incarceration. Phil 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Patricia Conkling, CNP President patconk@hotmail.com	My involvement with APH started because of my commitment to prison ministry. I strongly believe God gives us a mandate to care for one another, including those in prison. We are separated only by walls and wire, not by character or worthiness. Those on the “inside” are not different from those on the “outside” in the eyes of God. In working with incarcerated women I became aware of the “revolving door” effect when women were released without support, encouragement or structure to make it on the outside. In fact, they are set up to fail because there are so many barriers and obstacles to establishing a different lifestyle. APH provides the structure, encouragement, mentoring, educational opportunities and community networking to ensure successful re-entry. APH is a bridge from release to productive and Christ-centered life in the community. I believe in God’s restoring and redeeming power. It is a joy to watch God work through prayer, the Body of Christ in action, and the Word at APH as He is transforming lives. I continue to grow in Christ because of how He touches my life through APH and the people called to this ministry.

David Dixon Member	David Dixon has degrees and extensive experience in nuclear engineering and business. And he serves on A Peaceful Habitation's board confident in a loving and powerful God who wants to bring healing and growth to all of His people, certainly including those served by APH. At his home parish, Hope in the Desert Episcopal, David serves as Treasurer and was chairman of a very successful capital campaign.

Rev. Donna H. Jennings Vice President donhjen@msn.com	God is awesome. Always meeting our needs and even supplying our wants. After ministering in Bernalillo County Detention Center for some years I wanted a home for women coming out of incarceration. I felt at the time I could not do it alone. Several years past and then I met a woman with the same vision, Leticia Chavez-Paulette. She knew another woman who had this same vision, Pat Conkling. We came together with those who loved the Lord whom we knew and it grew. A Peaceful Habitation was it's name from Is: 32:18: And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. - KJV My people will live in a peaceful neighborhood -- in safe houses, in quiet gardens. - MSG He gave me what I wanted, praise HIS Name.

Rev. Mark Conkling Member markconkling@minister.com	Mark Conkling is a 40-year resident of New Mexico. His career path involves teaching, business, and the ministry. Mark holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Psychology, and taught at the University of Oklahoma and Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM. He then became a homebuilder and real estate broker, and has owned and managed Sierra Homes and Western Heritage Realty for 25 years. In 1996 Mark began a new career in the ministry, and recently retired (June 2008) as Pastor at Rio Rancho United Methodist Church in Rio Rancho. When asked why he serves APH, Mark replied, "To me, transforming lives is the essence of God's work in the world. I believe that A Peaceful Habitation provides a safe and promising environment for any woman who comes out of prison with a desire to change her life. The Christian environment is accepting, and APH aims to help women transform into lives of love and service."

Robert Paulette, PE Secretary bobplet@msn.com	Bob Paulette has been a consulting civil/environmental engineer for over 30 years. He became involved in prison ministry with Kairos Prison Ministry International, serving specifically at men's prisons and within the Kairos activities statewide. It was at a Kairos activity that he met and eventually married Leticia Chavez, making her a Paulette. His love to serve God by serving those in prison has provided the opportunity to support prison ministry work and specifically supporting A Peaceful Habitation, Inc. He has been the 'handyman' support of the house with minor repairs, has provided rides and other supporting roles when required, and is a member of the APH Board of Directors. He continues to provide a supporting role in any part of the ministry to both the women of APH as well as men in the prison environment.

Donna Donoghue Member donna@yearout.com	APH is dear to my heart for the hope that it gives women to transform their lives and make a difference in society. Being able to watch these women grow in their Christian walk and to watch God restore them and their relationships is a true honor. Showing the love of Jesus and helping the women to stay focused on our savior is a huge blessing.

Charles Donoghue Member chuckdonoghue@gmail.com	I am a native of Albuquerque and have been in the HVAC industry for 30 years and recently retired from Yearout Mechanical. My involvement with APH has been a life changing experience for me. To meet these women and get to know them is a blessing. To see these women make the transition from incarceration back into society is a huge accomplishment for these women and APH. These women have humbled me and I'm honored to be part of this organization and believe everyone deserves a second chance in life and Leticia and APH helps make this happen.

Brian Menicucci Treasurer bmenicucci@mianm.com	Brian started his business career in June 1999. In October 2002 he began working in insurance for Summit Global Partners. He is presently the founder and president of the Menicucci Insurance Agency. Brian graduated with honors from the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico in 2000. He currently is a CPA, RPLU, CRIS, and a CIC. I was fortunate to attend the 2009 banquet in February and I was especially touched by the testimonies of the ladies who have gone through the program. I grew up in a loving home with parents that worked very hard to do all that they could to provide me with every opportunity. When I look at how little I have accomplished for Christ, I find myself very convicted. I was amazed at what God has accomplished through A Peaceful Habitation. Also, I was very impressed by the work that Christ is doing through Leticia and I have a desire to do what I can to help.

Denise Seavey Member den@insiteworks.com	Is anything too hard for the LORD? (Genesis 18:14). No, and God’s Sovereign plans will come to fruition. Being involved with organized Bible study for many years and desiring to mentor Christian women outside of the church setting, God has led me to help facilitate a weekly Bible study at APH. It is a privilege and joy to serve the Lord and to see the fruit of His work in each woman. I graduated from UNM with a BA in Special Education and from The Ohio State University with an MA in Learning and Behavioral Disorders. Knight and I have been married for 33 years.

Knight Seavey Member knight@insiteworks.com	A fine line separates the incarcerated and general population. Those of us who were blessed to grow up in loving homes, healthy environments, and surrounded by encouraging people have much to share with those that did not have such a start in life. There but for the grace of God… was uttered by John Bradford some five centuries ago. God’s grace is indeed abundant and certainly evident in the mission and successes of A Peaceful Habitation. It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve along with a committed and well-rounded team at APH. Twenty five years as principal of an architecture, planning, and development practice has prepared me to assist in the matter of facilities, real estate, and finance. While the women brought into the program will always be first and foremost, it will remain vital that they are supported in a nurturing and safe physical setting, where I hope to contribute as the program continues to flourish.

Sylvia Tarro Member Sylvia@gracechurchabq.org	What a blessing it is to be able to serve A Peaceful Habitation. It's my great privilege to be able to come alongside this amazing ministry to in some small way help them in their kingdom work. The women who are served by APH are special in the Lord’s sight and in ours! I never would have imagined that my heart would be drawn to this ministry, but God used Leticia and others to bring it to my attention and then to my heart. And how I thank them for this opportunity. I often think that my life looks much like the back of a tapestry – covered with many different colors, lots of knots and random threads. As I turn the tapestry over and see the picture God is weaving, it's apparent that my career, life and ministry experiences have all been in preparation for this time and this place. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this? (Esther 4:14)

APH Volunteer Support

If you are interested in serving in APH aftercare prison ministry please review the videos and general information applicable to non-profit organizations produced by www.BoardSource.com and then contact the Director with your vision to serve A Peaceful Habitation.

APH Board of Directors

I have lived in NM most of my life and in Albuquerque for 18 years. My life experiences have equipped me to serve as Executive Director of A Peaceful Habitation and I have had the wonderful opportunity to serve God in this capacity since 2005.

And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. - KJV

My people will live in a peaceful neighborhood -- in safe houses, in quiet gardens. - MSG

He gave me what I wanted, praise HIS Name.

I graduated from UNM with a BA in Special Education and from The Ohio State University with an MA in Learning and Behavioral Disorders. Knight and I have been married for 33 years.

While the women brought into the program will always be first and foremost, it will remain vital that they are supported in a nurturing and safe physical setting, where I hope to contribute as the program continues to flourish.

APH Volunteer Support

If you are interested in serving in APH aftercare prison ministry please review the videos and general information applicable to non-profit organizations produced by www.BoardSource.com and then contact the Director with your vision to serve A Peaceful Habitation.