Today I will live in the moment. Unless the moment is unpleasant. In which case, I will eat a cookie.
About Me
I started meditating in 2005 when my life came unglued and I needed to make some big changes.
It took me a while (okay, years) to develop a mindfulness practice. I was skeptical, defensive, harassed by a fierce inner critic, and convinced I didn’t belong anywhere. But I kept showing up.
Over time, I grew more willing to sit with discomfort, be nicer to myself, and trust the inner wisdom that emerged. Meditation isn't a magic fix, but it gives me tools to live with more insight, resilience, and humor.
Before starting this work, I spent nearly three decades in the nonprofit sector, including senior executive roles and working extensively with federal and state government. Since 2015, I’ve integrated mindfulness into leadership, fundraising, and professional development services.
I love working with people whose perspectives and experiences differ from my own. Collaborating with teachers, artists, therapists, researchers, and healers keeps me learning and expands the way I can support others.
I’m also continually learning about myself—how my background and conditioning shape the way I see and move through the world. By listening carefully, staying open to feedback, and engaging in honest dialogue, I seek to create welcoming spaces grounded in belonging.
My spouse and I live in Maryland with our two rescue cats. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, watching local wildlife, seeing plays, and going to museums and friends' art shows. I want to speak Spanish fluently one day, and dream of camping in every national park.
