15 years in the live music capital of the world went by well-spent among the artists, musicians, social workers, and remarkable children of Austin, Texas. The best colleagues! Then Adam & I got married in 2021 (in our swimsuits at Barton Springs) and relocated to Upstate New York. We found a charmed and well-loved blue farmhouse under some massive spruce trees and agreed that there was a decent chance to make good work in the woods. With the help of my brother Julian we eventually discovered that there are waterfalls 15 minutes from our home in any direction.

Education, Experience

• I graduated from the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas. I have a Bachelors of Science with Honors in Communication Studies, including coursework in religion, ethics, healthcare, law, and a ton of rhetoric (anche un po' d'italiano). I learned from many open and impressively wise human beings at UT from 2005 - 2009.

• 9 impactful years across two chapters were spent with the American Cancer Society (2009 - 2015 and 2023 - 2026) serving vulnerable populations from the National Cancer Information Center with diagnosis information, patient programs, resource navigation, and end of life planning. I loved and was built by this work with people on the cancer journey and carry it with me everywhere I go. Supervising the overnight Cancer Information Specialist team was the best (I miss y’all!). As AI entered the workplace, it became time for me to specialize and go solo.

• I studied with Lauren Carroll (Death Educator, Holistic Funeral Director) and Dr. Melissa Delizia (MSW, LSW, DSW) of LA MORT to complete a Death Coach certificate in April, and became a Community Hospice of Albany-trained respite and vigil volunteer in May 2026.