I’m a Founding Advisor and Mindfulness Teacher at Banyan, serving alongside Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield on the Teaching Council. I also sit on the boards of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and Peace at Any Pace.
Mentoring students in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program—and at Banyan—lights me up, as does offering Dharma talks and daylong retreats at the Triangle Insight Meditation Community in Durham, NC.
Over the years, I’ve guided and inspired hundreds of mindfulness practitioners, drawing on my experience as a Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P) and ICF life coach. With warmth and insight, I help individuals and groups integrate mindfulness while cultivating a wholehearted embrace of compassion.
Over 25 years ago, I discovered mindfulness and compassion practices during a challenging period of alcohol addiction, divorce, and declining health—and everything changed. Drawing on decades of study and practice, I created the I.A.M. framework—Intention, Alignment, and Mindfulness—a science-backed model deeply rooted in Buddhist wisdom, specifically Mindfulness and Vipassana. This approach helped me rebuild my life and career, and today, I’m grateful to be living a life guided by purpose, service, and compassion.
I’m a Founding Advisor and Mindfulness Teacher at Banyan, collaborating with leaders like Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield on the Teaching Council. I mentor students in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) and support new teachers at Banyan. Additionally, I lead workshops and daylong retreats at the Triangle Insight Meditation Community in Durham, NC. With my background as a Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P) and ICF-certified life coach, I’ve guided hundreds of practitioners to find clarity, courage, and a compassionate approach to life.
I proudly serve on the boards of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CSMC) and Peace at Any Pace (PAAP).
• Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CSMC): Our mission is to alleviate human suffering and improve the collective well-being of the planet through the practice of self-compassion. We accomplish this by providing resources and training opportunities to anyone wishing to learn and practice self-compassion.
• Peace at Any Pace (PAAP): At PAAP, we create healing opportunities through culturally specific journeys, storytelling, drumming, and mindful awareness for multigenerational individuals affected by intergenerational and ancestral trauma.
My education at the One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in New York City (ordination in 2008) provided me with a broad spiritual framework to explore diverse traditions, deepen my personal practice, and develop authentic community-building skills.
This foundation enhances my coaching and mindfulness work, allowing me to connect with individuals from all backgrounds.
Having experienced firsthand the transformative power of mindfulness and compassionate practices, I am deeply grateful for the mentors, teachers, and community that have supported me. I’m passionate about helping others integrate mindfulness into their lives to create the fulfilling, compassionate lives they desire. To learn more about my journey and how I can support you, please visit my LinkedIn. Let’s connect and explore how mindfulness can help you build a life you truly love.