As a meditation teacher, mindful outdoor guide, and Tai Chi Easy™ practice leader, I believe in taking a practical approach to being mindfully present by incorporating contemplative and nature-based moments into daily life to help stay present and feel grounded. I completed the 160-hour Science of Mindful Awareness (SOMA) Meditation Teacher Training program offered by The Mindfulness Center, as well as the Tai Chi Easy™ practice leader training developed by Dr. Roger Jahnke and offered through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. In addition, I'm a certified Level 1 Kripalu® Mindful Outdoor Guide and Reiki 2 Practitioner. I also hold certificates in Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED, have studied Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) created by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., and have taken courses by Jack Kornfield, Ph.D. and Tara Brach, Ph.D. In addition, throughout my decades-long career as an award-winning strategic communication professional and professor with an M.B.A. and undergraduate degree in Public Relations and International Relations, I've contributed to a diverse array of organizations from large corporations and global communication firms to university and non-profit settings. One of the most fulfilling aspects of my professional journey has been designing and delivering educational content that is rooted in experiential learning. I've developed and taught various workshops, courses, and curriculum, both in-person and online, to help individuals and organizations navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic environment. It's this multifaceted approach to learning and development that I bring to my meditative, nature-based, and mind-body experiences. In my free time, you can find me wandering the globe, gliding along still water in my kayak, meandering through the woods, and enjoying my backyard sit spot.