I help women claim their space

because I know what it is to feel small.

I got a doctorate. I joined the military.

…to contort my thinking and my body to the shape of an institution.

…to defer to authority, avoid responsibility, and execute the orders of others.

…to conform to my surroundings and dismiss parts of me that don’t fit.

I learned…

Memory Lane

…because life isn’t Instagram-able

My parents served public school and state hospital systems and provided the secure foundation I needed to explore the vulnerable world of somatic awareness.
Strong female friendships are a cornerstone of my life. My friends teach me about belonging, perseverence, and love.
Reading is integral to how I experience the world. See the blog for book recommendations and how they relate to somatic awareness work.
I am a lifelong fan of women’s basketball—a space where women are big, strong, aggressive, and betting on themselves.
My degrees are in music and the first half of my Air Force career was spent as a military musician. Today music forces me to wrestle with topics like imposter syndrome and what it means to be “good enough.”
My last day working at the Pentagon. I am grateful to support women in service through coaching and speaking.