Rita McNulty worked in education, youth services, overseas development and the public and civil service. She is a long-time practitioner of 5 Rhythms® Moving Meditation practice and after her retirement in 2013 she pursued her interests in re-joining soul and role, aging and end-of-life spiritual care. Rita completed The Sacred Art of Living and Dying Programme, the Anamcara Apprenticeship, and the Art of Spiritual Eldering with the Sacred Art of Living Centre, a four-year programme. She is a Courage and Renewal Facilitator prepared by The Center for Courage & Renewal.