I’ve long been drawn to the ways our inner worlds weave with the collective, both in trauma and in healing. I’ve learned to trust that when we slow down and listen to the body, heart, and mind, we will find ways to take that next step toward healing in our relationships and in the larger culture. I’m so grateful for the beautiful human beings who have invited me into racial justice practice, and am committed to extending that invitation in the work that I do.

A licensed clinical social worker, I’ve worked for over twenty years in clinical and community settings with individuals and groups. I’m trained in Somatic Experiencing, a body-based, organic approach to trauma healing. I facilitate mindfulness meditation classes and retreats with the UW Health Mindfulness Program, and helped create a curriculum for embodied racial justice groups in collaboration with the YWCA Race and Gender Equity Team.

I live in Madison, Wisconsin, far from my roots and family in California. I'm a parent and partner, and love to hike, write, and create.