Art is a wellness practice!

I’ve spent over 15 years as a leader, mentor, and organizational change-maker, building mission-driven organizations and advocating for social change. But if you asked me what defines me today, I’d tell you it’s the way I’ve learned to see. My career is a commitment to people, and my most profound "re-search" happens in the quiet, unscripted moments of my life.

Becoming a mother has invited me to view life through a completely different lens—one of radical curiosity. It’s a daily practice of gifting my child the time and space to explore while allowing myself that same grace to learn along the way.

It isn’t always easy. I am well-acquainted with the anxieties and fears that come "up and out" in the process of raising a human. It’s a constant stretching of the self, and it’s no joke—but the connection is powerful anyway you slice it.

My relationship with art has evolved, too. While I have a BFA and a background as a graphic artist, I’m grateful for the formal education that taught me the 'rules'—because it’s what eventually allowed me to break them with intention. Now, my personal practice is an exercise in unlearning perfection. It’s less about a skillful craft and more about the curiosity of what happens when we just play with color, movement, or poetry, without worrying about the end result.

This is the creative tenderness I bring to my work as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and as a Managing Director. I believe art is a wellness practice that can profoundly shift lives—it is a gentler way of seeing and hearing the parts of us that have been hurt, neglected, or altered.

Beyond my professional life, my world thrives on the rhythm of people and art. You'll find me cultivating well-being through creative outlets like painting, doodling, and collaging, alongside active participation in San Diego's vibrant creative community. I prioritize cherished time with my partner, family, and friends, and my passion for the outdoors takes me on annual off-grid backpacking adventures in the mountains.

A deep interest in health and wellness fuels my desire to nerd out on neuroscience and my commitment to strength training, as I firmly believe physical strength directly impacts mental resilience. As an SEP and trauma-trained professional, my understanding of the inner and outer self is continuously sharpened by assisting with Somatic Experiencing International®. This insight, coupled with my conviction that true learning blossoms from direct experience, shapes my dedication to promoting holistic well-being and broad resilience.

At the heart of every unfolding story—be it a budding creative vision, a complex organizational journey, or a shared moment in a group—are people. I am here to be a compassionate facilitator and a thoughtful partner, holding space for both the "ish" and the joy.