Education + Experience

I trained in theater performance at Guildhall Academy of Music and Drama in London, Middlebury College, and Interlochen Academy. I’ve worked on the other side of the curtain at Double Edge Theatre in Ashfield MA (set and costume), The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle WA (education), and Local Theater Company in Boulder CO (company management and event staff). I received a degree in music composition (specializing in musical theater) from Naropa University, as well as a minor in contemplative psychology. I briefly studied drama therapy at Antioch University in Seattle before the Covid pandemic, and discovered during the shut down that I was due for a course correct. These days I write music for myself and friends, while enjoying exploring writing and voice over work professionally.

I have long been drawn to spirituality and continue to make a deep study of Buddhism, ethical shamanic practices, and mediumship. I was introduced to Zen buddhism and contemplative psychology at Naropa University. I trained in creating nature-based rituals with Malidoma Somé, studied mediumship and an advanced energy clearing technique called Compassionate Deposession with Betsy Bergstrom, who pioneered that technique, and am currently undertaking a course in Scandinavian-style shamanism (“Trolldom”) with Johannes Gårdbäck. I’ve also studied privately with practitioners such as John Lockley, Gabriela Sarna, and Kelly Walsh.

I also love gardening, and my sweet pup Osa. I’m a big nerd about languages and all sorts of movements towards health, such as social justice and environmentalism. I grew up in Colorado but have made a home in Western Massachusetts, where I have ancestors on both sides of my family going back a few hundred years. It is complicated and inspiring to live in a place with a history that I’m deeply connected to, and not at all proud of. This helps drive my commitment to live in a way that makes a net benefit for the land, people and animals around me.

A portion of proceeds from all the work I do goes to treesisters.org, a reforestation nonprofit that works against the climate crisis by addressing both ecological and mental health needs for change. In their words, “TreeSisters work ethically to reforest and restore our planet. We also push for change, advocating for nature and inspiring everyone to reconnect and protect our natural world before it is too late.”

Oh, and I use she/they pronouns :)