Helga joined Genesis as interim choir director in 2021-22 and became permanent director in 2023. She is also an elementary music teacher.
Helga is originally from New York where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Education degree at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. She moved with her family to North Carolina in 1996. Helga’s 3 daughters are married and have blessed her with 4 grandchildren with #5 arriving in September 2023. Her son is currently attending UNC Charlotte.
At home, Helga enjoys the company of her dog, Dolce.
- Favorite verse : I Samuel 16:7
- Favorite Pastime: Hugging my grandchildren and the joy of watching them grow!
- Favorite food: Mediterranean
- Favorite Place: By a fire with Dolce in my lap
- Favorite activity: cross stitching; going to NC Symphony Concerts