About

I was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and grew up primarily in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, before finishing high school in South Bend, Indiana and attending Purdue University. I later felt called to move to Tucson, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Arizona and soon after received my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Prescott College.

Meditation has been a regular practice of mine since 2005, when I initially turned to it to help manage severe anxiety. I have now been teaching meditation for 15 years.

I began studying yoga asana in 2007 and have been teaching since 2010—the same year I initiated my study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism.

I began my career as a professional mental health therapist in 2011 and have provided services throughout the Tucson community, including working with families involved with the Department of Child Safety, children in foster care, and inmates within the Arizona State Prison system. After five years serving low-income individuals and families, I spent six years providing care for students at the University of Arizona. I currently run a successful private practice.

Outside of my professional work, I am deeply interested in meditation, investigating the nature of reality, Buddhism, and the practice of yoga as paths of insight and transformation. I also prioritize health and fitness through running and weight lifting, which help me stay grounded, disciplined, and energized. I value spending meaningful time with my partner, stargazing as a way of connecting with wonder and perspective, and being a mindful witness to what I experience as a profound paradigm shift unfolding in our world today.