The Benji Project

As an artist, Loren is a lifelong creator. She used art and mindfulness practices to help process and move through the grief of losing her mother. She feels that the more tools we have navigate life’s large emotions, the better we are at serving ourselves and our communities. Loren served as The Benji Project’s Development Manager and was one of the creative minds behind the Festival of Hearts event. She works as a part of the Marketing Team at the Port Townsend Food Co-op and is often an instructor at Pride Camp.

Beau Ohlgren is an educator, facilitator, and community organizer in Port Townsend. He is the Director of Family Ministry at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, holds an MSc in International Relations with a focus on gender in cross-cultural contexts from University of Edinburgh, and has been running the Jefferson County Transgender Support Group since its inception seven years ago. He is passionate about compassion, loves working with young people, and is proud to be working with The Benji Project.

Dana is an artist, art educator, and student of mindfulness. She is the Art Specialist at Swan School, in Port Townsend, and also offers workshops through the Northwind Art program. Dana is passionate about supporting her students as they explore creativity, art history, and self-expression. She is committed to teaching and studying art from a social justice perspective, keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of her practice. When Dana is not teaching or creating art, she loves to explore the Pacific Northwest, in both urban and wild environments.