The PJR Staff

Founder/Executive Director

Granddaughter of Patricia Jane, our Founder and Executive Director finds her life’s work, outside of being a mother, in helping others. She’s passionate about doing justice in our world, specifically through healing the narratives of violence in our society. She makes no peace with oppression, but hopes instead to create peace through speaking truth into our systems of injustice and most importantly into ourselves, so that we may nurture more sustainable futures both within us as well as our environments and for generations to come.

She has a Bachelors of Arts in Religious Studies (world religions) with a minor in Psychology from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS (2013) and a Masters of Theological Studies with a concentration in Spirituality and Social Activism from Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville, TN (2020). Although her background is in the study of religion and theology, The PJR is ecumenical and interfaith and would be honored and humbled to serve those of any faith, or no faith. Our mission is not to proselytize or evangelize, but to serve.

When she’s not discussing business, keeping books, managing finances, or cultivating healing and growth with the members of The PJR Collective, she can be found hiking, doing yoga, and cooking with her son. Or reading, meditating, and studying which not only feels like a privilege to be able to do, but also leads to an overwhelming drive to share and write, which is a passion that having a desire to learn and to cultivate newness in oneself seems wont to do. The work of The PJR is a lifetime (and generations) in the making and she feels incredibly privileged, honored, and humbled to bear witness to the work that The Collective, and each of its members, are doing in the world.

The PJR Board of Directors

Board President & Treasurer

Andrea Parham

Andrea serves as Board President of The PJR Collective. She is passionate about helping others achieve their dreams and live their fullest life. She is incredibly honored to be able to serve at The PJR Collective to be an advocate, promote healing, and help others transcend to new heights never thought possible. 

Andrea has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art and Art History from University of Alabama Huntsville (2013) and works in finance. She enjoys spending time with her family, painting, printmaking, home renovation projects, and traveling. She finds tranquility and great healing in nature and enjoys any activity that gets her outdoors, such as hiking, camping, and kayaking.

Board Vice President

Carolyn Brasel

Carolyn Brasel’s career focuses on healing the body and spirit, through hands-on bodywork and compassionate presence. She works as a Licensed Massage Therapist, specializing in energy work as a Reiki Master Teacher. She has also worked as a hospice chaplain, providing spiritual support for patients and their families. Carolyn has a Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. She currently lives in Nashville, TN with her husband, their four daughters, and her husband’s hound dog.

Board Secretary

Ali Noskowiak

Ali serves as Board Secretary for The PJR and is dedicated to helping others find their freedom and peace.

She has a Bachelors of Science in Advertising and Public Relations from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is an expert in marketing and social media, which she uses as an area manager for a National Luxury Spirits Group, along with her own very successful social media presence.

When she’s not managing her own career aspirations or serving on the Board, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two children in their home, nestled just outside of Nashville, TN.