I’ve been in the field of community organizing most of my adult life and have always been drawn to the deeply unique nature of each human being, falling in love with what I sense there, and drawing out the vibrant spirit that lives in each person. For 35 years I’ve been a social entrepreneur in the nonprofit world and have focused on creating systemic change and focusing collective voices. As I have witnessed my fellow change agents, activists, and community leaders, I’ve seen both the liberation of discovering one’s voice and the weight of a person bearing (and often alone) the heaviness born from personal and generational trauma. Meeting these times and healing from trauma is possible.

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Having birthed and raised three sons, and nurtured an almost 50-year beloved partnership, I can attest to the ups, downs and pitfalls of life’s journey. A musician, journaler, and lover of dogs, I’ve cultivated a life of meaning that keeps me human, grounded, and engaged.