I am a Certified Teacher of the Narrative Enneagram, which emphasizes teaching and learning through the embodied experiences of folks “living in the territory” of each type. Understanding comes not through reading a book on the Enneagram, but through listening with open hearts to the stories, strengths, and struggles of people leading with each of the nine Enneagram types.

My personal journey has included the discovery of life both within and beyond my religious and spiritual traditions of origin. Growing up Catholic, I have been trained in the Ignatian Catholic tradition of spiritual direction, which still informs my life and worldview. I was fortunate to receive my Master of Divinity degree from the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry, recently ranked as one of the top programs in theology, divinity, and religious studies globally.

As my life path has unfolded, I have found traditional images of God and ways of making spiritual meaning within my Catholic tradition lacking, especially in my experiences of womanhood, of navigating chronic pain, and of exploring a socially responsible and healing role in our contemporary world. Here, I have found meaning and solace in holistic approaches to healing, wisdom traditions such as the Enneagram, and the ongoing study of relational psychology, group dynamics, and Internal Family Systems. It is from this collage of old and new sources that I practice as a facilitator, consultant, and companion. Curiosity, open-heartedness, and compassion characterize my engagement with others — both 1:1 and in small and large groups.

Things that occupy my heart these days are watercolor painting and going on daily walks along a community bike path in my neighborhood. I deeply love sitting beneath trees and looking upward at their canopies — sometimes taking pictures when they are particularly striking to me — as reflected in the header photos on this website. They remind me of both my own rootedness and my own capacity for growth, movement, and expression.