About

I am a Certified Master Practitioner of NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) and a Communications Specialist who partners with executives, managers and teams as trainer, group facilitator, and leadership coach. With over 18 years of training and community education experience in the fields of personal and professional development, organizational leadership, nonprofit management, and innovative social change, I have worked with businesses, health care organizations, non-profits, universities, and government agencies seeking to establish high standards for effective, ethical communication and inspired leadership. 

I served as the Training and Community Education Director with the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence for 9 years, and the Volunteer Coordinator for 5 years. During this time I conducted over 300 trainings and facilitated discussions, most frequently on "Ethical Communication for Organizational Transformation" and "Building A Multi-Racial, Anti-Racist, Inclusive Organization." I also developed training on developing school-based violence-prevention programs, and customized domestic violence education for professional groups, including massage therapists, service providers for victims of abuse in later life, and leaders in the faith community. My audience ranged from local law enforcement, corporate employees, hospital emergency room staff, public and private schools, and small business owners, so while my direct employment was with a nonprofit, I had the opportunity to train, facilitate and consult with professionals from a variety of sectors.

My work emphasizes:

• leading with integrity and creativity

• communicating authentically

• artistry, compassion, social justice

...all with the goal of deep and lasting transformation!

Since graduating from Smith College in 1989, I have had the opportunity and privilege to work, play, and create in the company of other women leaders.

One last thing about me: I don't believe in the 'quick-fix' nor do I intend to develop dependent relationships with clients. I am most definitely NOT a therapist. When we create clear outcomes, and commit together to a compelling future, the solutions appear. Whether you're seeking to improve the efficiency and communication within your group or you wish to create changes in your personal life, please call or email me for more information how we can work together.

"Wisdom begins in wonder." -Socrates