I grew up primarily in Colorado and have always felt a deep connection to the outdoors and natural places. Nature has felt like a constant healer in my life, supporting and generously teaching me in seasons of both joy and pain. 

When I was eighteen, I experienced an injury that changed the course of my life. This experience taught me the importance of communicating emotions, difficulties, and needs with others while navigating anxiety, loneliness, and sadness. The only constants throughout those years were nature and supportive people, both professionals and personal connections. I learned how important these supports are for healing, re-connecting with self and finding belonging with others.

I have since worked in a multitude of settings and continue to see that connecting authentically with others, processing and exploring the hurting parts of ourselves, and being connected to the natural world are deep healers for people of all walks of life. 

I am aware of my social location based on my identities, including white & cis-gender, and the privileges that they grant me. I am dedicated to approaching differences humbly and attentively and working towards dismantling oppressive and harmful systems, beliefs, and narratives.

In my personal time, you will find me running, hiking, or backpacking in the mountains, reading and writing, playing music, snowshoeing, or spending time with friends and family.