Integrity, authenticity, and compassion drive what I do. With a deep respect and reverence for the natural world and indigenous nature-based knowledge, I recognize my place within the interconnected tapestry of life.  I move with the desire for all beings to be free from suffering and fear and to know and honor their worth on this planet.

I work individually and with groups to teach mindfulness meditation and other personal wellness tools. I bring secular and spiritual elements to my teaching, such as Western scientific thought and Buddhist principles. I adapt my teaching to serve a variety of audiences. 

As a working mother, I know first-hand the hardships of parenting, the energetic exhaustion from the grind of daily life, and the perseverance required to wake up each morning with the intention to be your best self once again for your kids and the world.  As a divorcee, I have experienced deep grief and seen my heart heal through love and devotion to nourishing my own spirit and returning to myself.

An entrepreneur at heart, I currently produce audio stories for local towns and trails. Prior to this work, I taught high school science and ran an outdoor science school. I served as an Ocean Conservation Program Officer with the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.  I hold an MS and a BS from Stanford University in Earth Systems, an environmental science major. I live in Hood River, Oregon with my two boys, George (10) and Davey (12).