National League of American
Pen Women
Santa Clara County Branch
Est. 1922


Welcome New Members!


Meet
Nancy Jo Hinsen
Welcome to Nancy, Pen Women new member in Music. She is amazing!
Nancy is a Graduate of Richview Collegiate Institute - Business Administration.
Professor Ladislaus Morgenstern, San Francisco State - Studied classical voice
Edna Fischer Hayes, San Francisco - Studied popular voice
Producer/Director
Produced Albums “All That You Allow” and “Do You Know Why There’s Joy at Christmas?”
Directed and produced the song “I Love to Tell the Story” - Journey of Jesus (https://www.jofj.org) which is a front-page feature.
Recorded vocals for “Oh, Little Hummingbird” written by Bay Area entertainer, composer and pianist, Robert Van Horne - You Tube.
Presently in production is another original composition entitled, “Thankful” the cover song for a new album (to be released in 2026).
Meet
Gale West
Luanna Leisure and Susan Zerweck met with Gale West (center) at Panera's. Gale is a resident of Los Gatos and is a highly qualified professional in Art and Letters. We are looking forward to you becoming a pen woman.
Gale West, MA, MFA, is an internationally known teacher, transformational coach, money mentor, and spiritual guide. For over 30 years, she has been a midwife to magnificent businesses, careers and lives. She is passionate about shifting the current paradigm of money and success to facilitate a more collaborative and generous world where all thrive.
Gale has taught business at universities in China and the States. As an artist, she delights in beauty and grand adventures.
Meet
Lisa Scott-Ponce
Lisa Scott-Ponce was a winner in our non-member poetry contest and is now a member in Letters. Lisa is a resident of Cupertino and is also very talented and creative in sewing.


