About me
As a child, I watched images of the 1985 Ethiopia famine on television, intuitively sensing the randomness by which someone could be born into starvation or relative luxury. This formed a core part of my spiritual identity: a recognition of the essential oneness of beings. After studying psychology at Georgetown University, I embarked as a Public Health Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Guinea, West Africa. There, I encountered many components of my spirituality: connection, community, love, belonging, identity, purpose, and grief/loss.
Upon returning to the US, I completed a dual Master’s in Development Management and MBA at American University. Over the next two decades, I worked in the field of international development, humanitarian assistance, corporate sustainability, and healthcare. Engaging across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors taught me how challenging it can be to maintain one’s unique sense of purpose amid challenging circumstances.
In 2013, my brother died from a glioblastoma brain tumor, and this opened me up to deep exploration of questions about life, death, and the great beyond. During this time, I sought grounding in Buddhism, yoga, meditation, and 12-Step recovery work.
In 2017, I left full-time employment to begin freelance work with international development NGOs. The space allowed me to train as an interfaith spiritual care provider and complete my Master of Divinity (MDiv) at Iliff School of Theology. I also completed a 500-hour yoga teacher training at Laughing River Yoga. In 2022, I obtained my Board Certification from the Association of Professional Chaplains. In 2025, I earned my Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction through San Francisco Theological Seminary.
I offer spiritual care and accompaniment to people of all faiths and none. I incorporate techniques and philosophy from yoga into my work where appropriate. I am particularly passionate about gender equity and social inclusion. I write to express my humanity.