I’m a passionate life long learner of social and human behavior, creativity, art, intuition, divine feminine energy, mysticism, environmentalism, and social justice.
Education & Training
B.A. in Social Work & Human Services - NNU. The foundational studies for the purpose of enhancing the social functioning of all people and promoting the development of environmental conditions that help everyone achieve their maximum potential.
AmeriCorps VISTA A year-long volunteer program served at the Refugee Resettlement Office in Seattle. Worked on policy handbook creation, fundraising, grant research, annual banquet event planning, and client retention.
Snohomish Cooperative Preschool Board Member and Teacher 2012-2016 Most proud accomplishments in those 4 years were working with the board and parents to create a new vision for the school, dramatically increasing our budget, finding a new building, improving the environment with updated furniture and learning supplies, making ourselves known in the community, and growing it from 14 members and 1 teacher to 54 members and 3 teachers.
Reiki I, II, and III Trained 2017 - A 3-day immersive weekend training and practice. Doing Reiki on clients long-distance, in homes, and at an office since 2017. Teacher and mentor Mary Lee McRoberts
Compassionate Communication Skills and Leadership Trained 2017-2018 - Over 40 hours of class learning and integration, over 24 hours of interning, and a 6-month long Leadership course in Compassionate Communication. Teacher and mentor Erin Merrihew
Awaken Your Life Coach & Facilitator Certification 2017-2018 A 200-Hour, Year-long Awaken Your Life Transformational Coach Program, accredited by International Coach Federation. Teacher and mentor Andrea Leda
Founder, Event Planner, and Volunteer Organizer for The Kind Fest 2017 & 2018 Founded and created a 1-day community festival in Snohomish County for the purpose of inspiring others to create a kinder world. Over 65 booths, over 30 volunteers, guest speakers, live music, food trucks, interactive activities, flash mobs, and a day where everybody threw kindness around like confetti.
Self Love Training - Chris Armstrong, Daily Om
The Art & Science of Love 2018 Three-day intensive training for couples on the research-based skills for intimacy and friendship in your relationships and communication skills for conflict management.
Empower Thyself Training 2019 Two-day intensive program for those interested in working with energy, intuition, meditation, ritual, and empowerment for the purpose of empowerment and being the creator of your life. Teacher and Mentor Beth Siragusa
Therapeutic Art Life Coach Certified 2020- Therapy Art training accredited by Joeel and Natalie Rivera and Victoria Hawkins of Therapeutic Art Life Coach school
Awaken Your Practice 2020-2021 A 10-month-long business program for life coaches. Teacher and Mentor Andrea Leda
Feminist Copywriting Certification - Currently in training Effective copywriting and marketing through the lens of social justice and for the purpose of culture change. Teacher and Mentor Kelly Diels
I’m also:
a teacher
an intuitive artist
an avid reader and writer
a paddleboarder, kayaker, and hiker
bohemian at heart
an explorer and way maker
a lover of sensual, hip hop, and country dancing
an ENFP, Enneagram 4, and Generator in Human Design
an Aries with Libra rising
an activist
a romantic
an ambiovert
a mystic
a rebel
biracial, bilingual, & bisexual
a mom of two daughters
in a monogamous marriage to a man
Top Favorite Book List
A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
Loving What Is by Byron Katie
Non-Violent Communication
The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook by Kristen Neff
Healing the Child Within by Charles Whitfield
The Dark Side of the LightChasers by Debbie Ford
Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Rebellion by Brooke Solis
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
Wired to Create by Caroline Gregoire
Becoming by Michelle Obama
The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton
The Way of the Mysterial Woman by Susan Anderson
Pioneering the Possible by Scilla Ellworthy
The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein
Daring Greatly, Gifts of Imperfection, and Braving the Wildnerness by Brene Brown
How To Do The Work by Dr. Nicole LePera
The Art of Aliveness by Flora Bowley
Love Warrior & Untame by Glennon Doyle
Big Magic & Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Power of Now & A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
You’re a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Alchemist and Veronica Decides to Die by Paulo Coehlo
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
The Power of Kindness by Piero Ferrucci
The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
The Artists Way by Julia Cameron
White Fragilitity by Dr. Robin DiAngelo
Pussy: A Reclamation by Regina Thomashauer
Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Brown
