About Me
I grew up in Lansing, Michigan in the midst of lakes, rivers, streams, and the working rhythms of General Motors factories. As a young adult I lived in Istanbul, Turkey for seven years where I discovered the heartbeat of my own religious life at the intersection of Islam, Christianity, Roman and Greek ruins and the mysticism of Anatolia.​When I returned to the United States I searched for a community that would harmonize with my emerging spiritual life. When I attended services at Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Oak Park, Illinois I discovered a community of care, justice, and spirit that inspired my own call to ministry.
Congregational Ministry
The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton | 2020-2024
Interim Minister
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship | 2018-2020
Director of Congregational Life
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship | 2016-2018
Ministerial Intern
Community Church of New York | 2018
Student Minister
Congregational Development
Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation| 2014
Faith in Action Coordinator
Third Unitarian Church, Chicago | 2010 - 2013
Membership Director
Education
Drew Theological School
Master of Divinity, 2018
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Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, 1999
Awards and Recognitions
Tsubaki Grand Shrine Scholarship
Unitarian Universalist Association
2019
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Feminist Scholarship Award
Drew Theological School
2016
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Stafford Diversity Scholarship
Drew Theological School
2014-2018
North Shore Unitarian Church | 2008 - 2010
Membership Coordinator
Pastoral Education
Advocate Aurora Good Shepherd and Sherman Hospitals | 2020 - 2021
Chaplain Resident
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, New Jersey | 2019 - 2020
Clinical Pastoral Education Intern
Community Development Experience
AgeOptions, Oak Park IL | 2007 -2014
Grant Specialist
North Lawndale Learning Community | 2001 - 2006
Program Coordinator