I grew up swimming in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where I learned to embrace a slower pace of life. Later, I moved to New Hampshire to explore some of life’s biggest questions, studying philosophy, religion, and physics at Dartmouth College. After graduating, I backpacked around the world before returning home to become a community organizer. Seeking to deepen my understanding of social change, I attended graduate school at Yale, focusing on the intersection of spirituality, organizational design, and movement history. Drawn by Seattle’s progressive reputation, vibrant arts scene, and natural beauty, I moved here, and for the past 15 years, I’ve built a strong community of chosen and biological family, including two wonderful daughters. I also co-founded two organizations: a social justice incubator and an anti-racist, non-dogmatic spiritual community. My deep experience with religion and spirituality allows me to support those struggling with religious baggage and existential crises related to meaning, purpose, change, shame, and grief. My work in community development has equipped me to help people facing loneliness and alienation, whether in the larger world or within committed partnerships.