Live from a deeper source of wisdom.

My Story

 

Life has been my greatest teacher. At a young age, I dealt with the grief of losing my father to violence, and in adulthood, my mother to cancer. I've moved through periods of depression and anxiety and befriended a severe inner critic that seemed determined to keep me safe but miserable. My husband and I navigated periods of intense strife in our marriage that ultimately made us stronger. I've also sailed oceans as a captain, lived in remote Mongolia as a Peace Corps volunteer, raised two children, and spent 12 years working internationally in places that broke my heart open and changed how I see the world. Growing up in New Jersey gave me a straight-talking, "life's too absurd not to laugh" kind of vibe that I still carry today.

 

These experiences—from the profound to the everyday—all shape how I show up. I don't have all the answers, but I'm a committed fellow traveler who believes deeply in community, practice, and courageous action. 

 

How I Found This Work

 

My path to coaching wasn't straightforward. For 12 years I worked in nonprofit and international development in the U.S., Colombia, and Kenya, applying my Master's in International Relations. The beauty and suffering I witnessed convinced me that personal flourishing is always tied to the well-being of our communities and planet. I saw how individual transformation ripples outward in ways we can't always measure but can definitely feel. 

 

Coaching became my way of working at the root level—supporting people to transform their relationship with themselves so they can live with more clarity, presence, and purpose. The personal changes my clients make don't stay contained; they impact their families and communities in beautiful, positive ways. 

 

What Grounds Me

 

My life is shaped by a spiritual path that weaves together Mahayana Buddhist practice and my Christian roots. This foundation grounds how I hold space for others while honoring each person's unique background and beliefs. If it calls to you, I welcome a spiritual dimension into our work, whatever that looks like for you. 

 

For me, connecting with inner wisdom embedded in something far greater isn't abstract—it influences your everyday choices: how you nourish your body, listen to your heart, or care for a neighbor in need. 

 

Today

 

I share life with my husband, children, and two lively cats. I take my work seriously but bring a playful, light-hearted energy to it because honestly, life is too short and too absurd not to find joy in the journey. 

 

If you feel called to live from a deeper source of wisdom, I would love to explore how we might work together. Whether through one-on-one coaching, group experiences, or meditation instruction, I'm here to offer support as you unfold into who you're becoming.