Who are we?
Life Story Work Organization (LSWO) is a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life and health for older adults by listening, capturing, and preserving each person’s rich and varied history.
We hope to instill in others respect for other people and their experiences, a willingness to listen to others, and a recognition that everyone’s story has value. We aim to promote connections between people to create a more compassionate world.
Meet the Board of the
Life Story Work Organization
Theresa C Chrisman
Founder/CEO
Dr. Chrisman has a broad background in Social Work with specific training in gerontology. She is a licensed social worker with a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social work, and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. She is also certified in Reminiscence and Life Story Work. She is deeply committed to improving the quality of life and care for those living and working in long-term care facilities, including reducing the plagues of loneliness, depression, and isolation.
Gayle M. H. Hall
Secretary
Gayle's diverse experience in education, ministry, and in private and
corporate worlds makes her uniquely qualified for her position as a Board
Member at LSWO. She holds a B.S. in Middle School Education and Spanish.
Her guidance, organizational planning, support, and resource development are
invaluable to the team.
Jacqueline M. Midbon
Treasurer
Jacqueline's financial expertise, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills makes her distinctively qualified as a board member at LSWO. Her experiences in banking and financial services, as well as her experiences working with older adults is a true asset to the LSWO team.
Kenneth A. Chrisman
Advisor
Kenneth has almost 40 years of engineering experience. His technical abilities, project budgeting, and creative detailed drawings provide strategic, analytical, and innovative perspectives and support to the LSWO team.
In memory of our dear friend and board member!
Grace Lynn Freeman
Your support, encouragement, and love helped fuel this organization.
You are missed!