We all long to belong.
I often felt like I didn't.
Today, I create spaces for connection
& belonging.
I’ve always been drawn to the outdoors, community, and adventure. Being in nature—swimming in cold rivers, climbing trees, and wandering wild places—is not something I do, but something I belong to. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I moved through landscapes from sea to mountain peaks—places that shaped my love for the natural world and my understanding of connection, resilience, and belonging.
That early understanding led me into a life of guiding, teaching, and working with people in wild places and community settings. I taught outdoor skills such as whitewater rafting, rock climbing, camping, and backcountry travel, alongside communication and leadership—always focused on helping people discover their own strength, courage, and aliveness.
Along the way, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Adventure Education from Prescott College and a Master’s Degree in Teaching from the University of Washington. My education continued through experience—through relationship with land, with people, and with the realities of being human.
For over three decades, I’ve guided, taught, and mentored people of all ages—helping them feel seen, inspired, and empowered. Whether I am leading a wilderness experience, facilitating a workshop, coaching an individual, creating art, or curating gatherings, I intentionally create spaces where people can show up as they are, connect authentically, and experience a deeper sense of belonging.
At the heart of it all, I believe we are the artists and explorers of our own lives. When we create, connect, and adventure together, we not only discover ourselves more fully—we also build stronger, more compassionate, and more vibrant communities.
Ultimately, my work is about helping people remember that they belong—
to themselves, to one another, and to the natural world.