A Journey of Transformation

I’m a former lawyer turned communication trainer, guide, mediator, and life adventurer.

My Foundation

My journey began with a foundation in critical thinking and a global perspective. As a philosophy major from the Johns Hopkins University and a Fulbright Scholar in Germany, I developed an appreciation for how different worldviews shape human interaction. Teaching English in South Korea further encouraged me to approach differences with curiosity and a desire for understanding.

My Legal Career

My law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law opened doors to exceptional opportunities: corporate work at a leading Boston firm, a clerkship at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and a position as a litigation associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Washington, DC. For nearly a decade, I excelled in legal practice while growing increasingly aware that my true calling lay elsewhere.

The Turning Point

In 2021, I made a decision that would transform my life: I quit my job without a plan. I chose authenticity over expectations and shoulds. What began as a leap into the unknown evolved into a profound journey of discovery—my radical sabbatical. Through extensive travel across several continents, various retreats and trainings, I began to develop a vision of the work I wanted to do that felt meaningful and joyful – weaving together empathic listening, communication skills, and embodied mindfulness practices to help people find connection, compassion, and calm.

A Commitment to Holistic Healing and Wellness

During my radical sabbatical, I became a certified yoga teacher and I integrate breathwork and meditation into my teachings as a way of grounding communication in self-connection and body awareness.

Dedicated to the Art of Understanding

I've studied with nonviolent communication (NVC) trainers in the United States, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands, completing multiple advanced NVC courses, two year-long intensive mediation programs, and countless hours of practical application and peer work.

My Commitment

I'm here to create transformative spaces of healing and understanding. Through group sessions, breathwork, meditation, empathic communication, and mediation, I guide individuals and those in conflict toward inner peace, authentic connection, and personal growth.

Whether you're seeking to deepen your self-understanding, find calm in challenging times, repair a relationship, or learn to communicate more compassionately, let's explore how we can work together to create the connection and healing you're seeking.