I incorporate a person-centered approach, partnering with each client to establish goals based on their needs, desires, and values. I invite clients and their support systems into what I call a “conspiracy of goodness,” working together to create new experiences that foster respect, empowerment, and engagement.

• Employed as a dementia programs coordinator at Greenwood Senior Center 

• Board member for People’s Memorial association 

• Advisory board member for the Memory Hub 

• Member of the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation and WA chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association 

• Site supervision for PLU Music Therapy Program and UW, Antioch University Mental Health and Social Work practicums 

I seek to put my clients at ease by using empathetic active listening and humor during our time together. The more I can understand about their experience—their important eras of development, family and cultural identity, preferences for engagement, and personal interests—the better I can assist them in designing a care plan that reflects their needs and goals.

• Doctoral Degree in Adult Educational Leadership, Seattle University

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University Seattle

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

• Certified Geriatric Care Manager

• Certified End-of-Life Doula

My time outside of work is filled with live music, theater performances, and community events. You can often find me filling my bird feeders to entice feathered visitors while gardening or reading history and nonfiction in my backyard. I enjoy visiting farmers' markets, exploring new activities to share in my work, and taking overnight jaunts to museums and historic sites throughout the region.