I am a passionate advocate for equity and justice, deeply committed to creating a more just and beautiful world. I believe that women hold the key to unlocking profound truths and driving positive change. With a master's degree in Sociology, I understand that societal systems often fail to align with the intricate intelligence of the human soul. This insight fuels my relentless pursuit of solutions, as I approach challenges with both a keen analytical mind and deep empathy.

My mission is to help women understand how societal structures have shaped their identities and attitudes. Through self-knowledge, practical tools, and transformative practices, I guide women toward healing and reclaiming their authentic selves. I dream of empowering women with education that sparks meaningful change in their lives and transforms the systems that have constrained them.

I believe that healing society begins with conversations with women who have been deeply impacted by societal expectations. I am committed to reminding them of their true nature, innate beauty, and power in a world that often makes them feel powerless. With a heart full of compassion and an unapologetically open spirit, I gently speak the truth that women need to hear.

My career began in academia, where I taught courses in gender studies, women’s studies, family studies, psychology, and sociology. I also mentored female students on how to live authentically in a patriarchal society. During a midlife reevaluation, I left my role as a Sociology professor, recognizing the need to prioritize self-care and true wellness over participating in a system that often falls short of its equitable ideals.

As a mother of three young adults, I am deeply invested in creating a world where they can thrive. My recent diagnosis of ASD provided profound validation for my lifelong feelings of confusion and hurt caused by societal expectations. Embracing my unique perspectives, I now see my ASD as a superpower, celebrating the natural brilliance of my mind.

At Liberated Lens, alongside my partner Michelle, I bring my vision, empathy, and relentless pursuit of justice to help women heal, rediscover their true selves, and create a more equitable world. This work first began for me when my colleagues and I lead the Time’s Up on Rape Culture Conference, where we gathered dozens of experts on patriarchy, toxic masculinity, and feminism to facilitate dynamic conversations and provided practical tools for individuals to transition from merely coping with to actively pushing back against rape culture.

My work is rooted in my belief that personal healing is intrinsically linked to societal healing. I see individual growth as a catalyst for societal progress. With an emphasis on authenticity, critical thinking, and vulnerability, I create safe spaces for personal exploration and encourage others to embrace their true selves.

My knowledge, empathetic presence, and comprehensive approach will support you on an enlightening journey of self-realization and actualization. This is your opportunity to learn about your relationship with society, heal your body, clear your mind, and work for a more just and harmonious world. Join us! 

People tell me I have a natural gift for nurturing the human body and spirit. I understand what it means to be truly fed, rested, hydrated, moved, and connected. This isn't just a routine for me; it's a profound connection to my well-being discovered through my own healing journey. My path always finds me engaged in work in the realm of helping others find this same kind of healing. I believe in the transformative power of reconnecting with our physical and inner selves and how that can change everything.

At 50, I am celebrating a milestone birthday this year, but it's my last three years that have been truly life-altering. On an intense path of self-discovery, I learned how my experiences growing up shaped me and the way I looked at the world and my role in it.  Basically I discovered that the most profound issue in my life was that I couldn't live authentically in this inauthentic society, and that wreaked havoc on my mind and body, specifically my nervous system. That took awhile to get my head and heart around, and once I came to terms with that knowing then I began unraveling my conditioned responses and thought patterns and slowly began to come to know myself for real.This awakening has ignited a fire in me to help others find their own paths to wellness and authenticity.

My career began in education, dedicating 25 years as a public high school teacher and administrator. I was a force for progressive practices and equity, even developing an alternative school to support children needing something other than traditional education. With a Master’s degree in Educational Technology and Leadership, I'm passionate about human-centered design, critical thinking, and experiential learning. My career reflects a steadfast commitment to making education more equitable and humane.

As a trauma-informed change facilitator, I take an empathetic approach and have honed an ability to read people and understand their needs. People find my presence calming and reassuring. I work to create a space where people feel supported, understood, and invited to be their authentic selves. My certifications in Kundalini yoga and Reiki are integrated into my coaching, somatic offerings, and retreats, as the mind-body-spirit connection is important to my work, bringing a holistic approach to well-being.

As a mother of three young men, I am deeply invested in creating a world where they can thrive and find happiness.

Knowing that most women in our society experience similar conditioning, together with my partner Nicole, I co-founded Liberated Lens. We focus on helping women heal, rediscover their true selves, and work towards a more equitable world. Nic and I want to help women heal and step into their authenticity with confidence. We believe that women need to heal into their own power to help heal the world. At Liberated Lens, we offer education, community, and space for women to examine the lenses through which they see the world, discovering their true selves along the way.

My journey of self-discovery and healing empowers me to help others confront societal conditioning and internal struggles. I believe that personal healing is intrinsically linked to societal healing and that individual growth can drive societal progress.

Be well.  :)