Jane Ellen Nickell is enjoying retirement, after serving 16 years as Chaplain of Allegheny College, which followed a career in performing arts management and marketing. A native of West Virginia, she currently lives in Meadville, Pennsylvania, with two feline companions. In retirement, she keeps busy gardening, cooking, doing yoga, making music, reading, and writing. She also works with Third Act Faith, a group of activists over age 60 who are addressing climate and democracy.
For a college chaplain, death is a relatively rare occurrence, but it is often unexpected and involves losing someone at a young age. The job also involves counseling students who have lost family members.
You can find her blog here: https://nickellforyourthoughts.org
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