My loss journey began at eight years old, with the passing of my mother. I later experienced the loss of my father at age 23. These extraordinarily difficult events shaped who I was going to become at a very early age. 

After college, I worked in the fashion industry and then became a college counselor for 12 years before having my two children. Now that one has graduated college and the other is enjoying her own college experience, I realized that now is the time for me to focus on others beyond my family. 

When my mother died, our family didn’t seek any counseling or professional guidance. Holding on to all of the feelings that went along with loss for many years took a later toll on me both emotionally and physically. It wasn’t until I had the opportunity to speak to people that had personal and professional experience with grief that I was able to move through it and see the light at the end of the tunnel. 

My goal is to help guide and educate people in grief. Coaching and actively listening to others - whether it be my students or my own children - have always been my passion. 

Let’s explore a compassionate way to navigate through loss and find solace.