I design collective experiences that transform deeply personal challenges into shared meaning-making and lasting community. In these containers we question cultural norms and co-create alternative approaches. 

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I've designed a collective experience for women navigating adult singlehood and dating. What started as an 8-week experiment with 4 participants grew to a multi-year collective dating journey among a group of women across the US. We went on hundreds of dates together and became lifelong friends. This work was mentioned in the New York Times (as part of my wedding story). 

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As a visual artist, I use creative expression to explore personal narratives, the emotional passage of time, and the transience of life. I've explored grief and remembrance through my "honor portraits" series, working with the bereaved to create portraits of loved ones who died, and designing workshops on rituals of remembrance. I have exhibited my artwork across the US and was awarded a residency at Trestle Art Space in Brooklyn, NY. 

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From 2024 to 2025 I co-hosted Signal Shift, a podcast that explores emerging futures, the cultural shifts driving change, and encourages listeners to see the future as full of possibility. I am certified in strategic foresight from the Institute for the Future.

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I hold a BA from the University of Washington and a Master of Public Administration (Financial Management) from New York University.

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I have 20+ years of experience as a strategy consultant, grantmaker, and financial leader in the nonprofit sector, working with mission-driven organizations to diversify their revenues and build long-term sustainability. My clients have ranged from community-based social service organizations to national ed-reform nonprofits to foundations, both local and global.

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I am also certified in nonviolent communication (NVC) and comprehensive bereavement, trained as a Level 2 Reiki practitioner, and maintain a daily tarot practice. I employ a range of tools for navigating what's uncertain, tender, and uncharted.