For nearly two decades, I have partnered with advocates, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, educators, nonprofit leaders, and community organizations to strengthen how communities respond to violence. While my work focuses on trauma-informed practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and systems improvement, my passion has always been much simpler: helping people connect more deeply to the purpose behind their work.

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I believe education should be engaging, practical, and human. The most impactful learning doesn't happen through lectures alone—it happens through curiosity, conversation, and the willingness to see familiar challenges from a new perspective. My goal is never to simply deliver information. It's to create experiences that inspire people to think differently, ask better questions, and leave equipped to make meaningful change within their organizations and communities.

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That philosophy has guided every step of my career. Today, I serve as the Legal Services Coordinator for Sexual Violence Services, a program of Saint Paul–Ramsey County Public Health, where I collaborate with survivors and multidisciplinary partners to strengthen victim-centered responses and improve systems of care. Along the way, I've had the privilege of developing innovative programs, designing professional training, speaking at conferences, serving on nonprofit and professional boards, and working alongside dedicated professionals across Minnesota who share a commitment to improving the lives of others.

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My path to this work has never been conventional. With a Master's degree in Gender and Women's Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Performance, I've built a career that blends research with storytelling, strategy with empathy, and evidence with authentic human connection. Those experiences continue to shape how I teach, speak, and collaborate today.

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Outside of my professional roles, I'm endlessly curious about people and the ways we learn, communicate, and grow. I believe creativity belongs in professional spaces, that humor can coexist with difficult conversations, and that meaningful relationships are the foundation of lasting systems change. Whether I'm facilitating a workshop, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, or speaking from a conference stage, I strive to create an environment where people feel challenged, supported, and inspired.

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When I'm not working, you'll often find me with a camera in hand, planning my next adventure, reading books, propagating plants, or enjoying time with the people who keep me grounded. Those experiences remind me that the strongest communities are built through connection, compassion, and a willingness to keep learning from one another.

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If there's one hope I have for my work, it's that every person leaves feeling just a little more prepared—and a little more inspired—to create positive change where they live, work, and lead.