Board Members
Lauren Toth
President
Lauren’s interest in flower arranging came from her involvement with roses. As an accredited ARS horticulture and arrangement judge, she felt the need to expand her knowledge with the oriental schools. She was introduced to the Ikenobo school by her rose arrangement mentors in Ohio. She started study with the Cleveland Chapter in 2004 and earned her beginners Nyumon certificate there. Lauren transferred to Phoenix in 2006 where she connected with the Arizona chapter. She has since earned certificates bringing her to level 10, Kako Assistant Professor of Ikebana, 2nd Grade and is working towards level 11. Lauren states she loves roses and all flowers and especially enjoys sharing her passion for them with others. She currently is accepting beginning students. Feel free to contact her at [email protected]
Shibani Sangelkar
VP Community Relations and Technology
Shibani Sangelkar believes in integrative nutrition, and Ikebana offers her a way to slow down, breathe and bring balance in her life by being one with nature. With her background in software development, she is a welcome and much appreciated asset to the board. Shibani is level 3 certified (Chuden) in Ikebana.
Connie Scholl
Treasurer
Connie Scholl is our treasurer. Connie is a Teacher’s Assistant, and is Level 5 certified in Ikenobo.
Anngelica Davis
Secretary
Anngelica has been studying with the Arizona Ikenobo chapter, intermittently, since around 2003. She has found the study to be both challenging and therapeutic as it offers her an opportunity to focus on intentionally creating beauty, while adhering to the rules of form and being mindful of influencing elements. Anngelica is the the latest member of our board, and the secretary.
Wanda LaLoggia
Immediate Past President
Wanda LaLoggia first discovered ikebana when she came across an ikebana exhibit at a hotel in Des Moines, Iowa. When she returned to Phoenix, she tried to find more information but found nothing. About ten years later, she came across a lovely ikebana arrangement created by Bev Tall at the Fountain Hills library. She picked up one of the information cards and called Bev who told her about the local club. She immediately signed up for her first class from then president, Mary Jo Wall.
Since that time, Wanda has held all positions on the board. In her current position as Vice President, she assists the President.
Please contact me if you have any questions on Ikenobo or want information about our local chapter.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (480) 600-4220
Linnéa Storm
Advisor
A past president of the chapter, Linnéa now serves as board advisor. She holds a Level 14 diploma, Sokako, Professor of Ikebana, 1st Grade, and teaches in-person and Zoom workshops as well as private classes. Linnéa is also a Master Docent at Phoenix Art Museum and oversees the placement of ikebana arrangements in the museum’s Galleries of Asia.
If you are interested in scheduling lessons, please email her.