Cecilia Amaral
Board's Spiritual Guide
Cecilia Amaral has a deep commitment to encourage others to nurture authentic and thriving relationships with themselves, others, and their environments.
Her decision to retire after more than 25 years as a Pastoral Psychotherapist and Educator has transitioned into her current practice as Spiritual Director and Certified Professional Life Coach. Cecilia’s integrated approach in companioning others on their journey leads to meaningful, personal, and relational transformation. Being immersed in the atmosphere of Longwood Gardens, enjoying music and art, as well as enjoying the gift of friendships fills her life. Cecilia began her involvement with the mission of the Well by referring clients to use the programs offered for their well-being. This evolved into her service as a board member, Board Chair, and current Circle Chair. She also currently serves as Spiritual Guide to the Board.
Greg A. Cochran
Executive Director
Greg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood, Idaho. Greg and his wife, Carole, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker, photographer, woodworker, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit.
Michele R. Dapelo
Secretary
Michele experiences the universe as striving to be fuller and better in spite of the ‘growing edges’ apparent in its individuals and collectives. As a participant in Well programs, she has practical knowledge of the depth and potential of Well for the Journey. Her extrinsic experiences of the Well, in addition to her intrinsic commitment to spiritual growth, fuel her willingness to contribute her time to the Well. Michele’s career path has included school teacher, designer of enrichment programs for youth and adults, and agent of change with the criminal and marginalized of society. Michele believes we impact the world one individual at a time by treating each person with respect and dignity because so many life lessons are ‘caught rather than taught.’ Although she has been retired from full-time work for ten years she continues her mission of promoting peace and healing in the universe as a licensed massage therapist and T’ai Chi Chih instructor.
Nancy Getter
Nancy Getter is a licensed, general social worker and currently works as a therapist with Inspirit Counseling Services. She has worked in community organizing, child abuse prevention through parenting support and education, career counseling, and university administration. Nancy holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Dartmouth College. She is excited to help further the work of the Well and to serve on its board. Nancy and her husband, Keith, have two teenage daughters. She enjoys reading, bike riding, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Bev Gorman
Bev is a Riso-Hudson Certified Enneagram Teacher through the Enneagram Institute. She is a professional member of the International Enneagram Association and has been working since 2012 as an Enneagram coach with individuals and assists couples/partners in their relational strengths and challenges using the Enneagram as a guide. Bev leads Enneagram workshops for schools, businesses, ministries, nonprofits and Board of Directors and Enneagram guided retreats for small groups, churches, and businesses.
Frank Laws
Frank Laws, who joined the Board of Well for the Journey in January 2026, is a recently retired lawyer who served as a Baltimore Police officer for five years before law school. Prior, he served as a member of the Army Security Agency as a Chinese interpreter for three years. He is married to his wife, Duffy, and they have four children and eight grandchildren. Frank was ordained as a permanent deacon in the Roman Catholic Church in 1996, currently on a voluntary leave of absence. Frank would describe himself spiritually as having a Franciscan bent with a passion for encouraging others to experience the Love that is all and in all. He has a history of service on the boards of non-profits, including the Baltimore Chapter of NAMI, the Baltimore Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, the O’Dwyer Retreat House, Baltimore’s Deacon Life and Ministry Board, and as counsel to World Villages for Children, a ministry of the Sisters of Mary of Banneux. In his retirement, in addition to participation in the work of the Well, he devotes a large part of his time to supporting the immigrant communities in Baltimore, including volunteer work with Asylee Women Enterprises.
Pam McGinniss
Treasurer
Pamela’s knowledge and service integrate her business, technology, financial, and spiritual pastoral care acumen. She works as an owner/partner in a closely held firm and has led technology implementation in other organizations. She has facilitated leadership formation programs in the Ignatian Spirituality for several Jesuit non-profit institutions and has been a spiritual director for many participants. She is a current University of Pittsburgh Ph.D. candidate (2026) and holds an MBA (1993) and MA in Pastoral Counseling (2007) from Loyola University of Maryland and a BS in Information Science (1988). She has been certified as a Behavioral Financial Advisor™ (BFA) and FINRA Uniform Advisor Representative. She is also a certified Yoga Teacher, RYT® 200 and RYT® 500. Pam enjoys movements (yoga, running, biking, dancing, golf) to balance the technical work and inspire quiet moments in creative writing. She has been part of various local writing groups since 2015. She is married and has an adult son. Pam is excited to help further the work of the Well. She has been around the Well since its beginning days.
Fr. Joe Muth
Fr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants, gay and lesbian people, transgender families, youth, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care.
Kathy Shaw
Chair
A member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Towson, Kathy found the Well years ago when the Well’s offices were located across the street. On her spiritual journey, she has been active at the Well for many years, serving on the Board of Directors, the 25th Anniversary Circle, and the Marketing and Communications Circle, as well as taking part in many programs and events.
Judy Wright
Judy is has been an active participant at the Well for many years. It was her experience taking programs at the Well that helped in her
discernment to return to school and obtain her degree to become a Spiritual Director and Chaplain. Being part of workshops and the discernment program helped her to learn to sit in quiet and listen for God’s call. Judy states, “I cannot possibly give back as much as this organization and the amazing people who make it possible have given me, but I am happy to serve as a Member of the Well’s Board of Directors.” Judy is a parishioner and active volunteer at Church of the Redeemer.




