WOW! June Luncheon: From Perseverance to Hope w/Bea Pedersen

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Bea’s Bio
 
Bea Pedersen has spent her life sharing her faith, her achievements, and her challenges through the delightful art of storytelling. Her whimsical, and sometimes acerbic wit, uplifts and inspires all with whom she has shared these delightful tales.
 
Bea began her career as an aspiring opera singer performing on the stages of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Piccolo Productions, Lincoln Opera, Central City Opera, and the San Diego Opera. Relinquishing her promising career to assist her family, Bea secured a position as a professional fundraiser in the non-profit arena. Flourishing in this new line of work, Bea has led multiple mission trips and given countless presentations and educational sessions throughout the United States, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Ecuador. Using her story-telling gifts to enlighten countless supporters, Bea has raised millions of dollars to raise awareness of world hunger, higher education, child abuse prevention, and foster care advocacy.
 
A published author, Bea has turned her story-telling skills into real-life tales, detailing her life’s challenges and triumphs in an understanding and light-hearted manner.
 
She lives in rural Illinois with her husband of more than 35 years and her son, a Naval Officer.