For nearly two decades, I served as an executive presbyter (which is the church-y version of executive director) and the entire time I worked in that capacity, I had a coach. My work with her made all the difference for me. It was so valuable to have someone with whom I could work out sticky situations, process challenges, and work through plans. If I needed to vent, she was there. If I needed to plan, she asked me great questions. And a decade and a half into my work with the presbytery, my personnel committee wrote coaching into my job description so I pursued certification through the University of Wisconsin.

Now I coach pastors, non-profit executives, judicatory leaders, fundraising managers, yoga teachers, writers, and all sorts of others. I also work with sessions, councils, presbyteries, and strategic planning teams. And sometimes, I write policy. (Don’t be jealous - it’s so fun!)

I have decades of non-profit leadership experience along with a background in human resources and organizational development. I can help you define the problem, design the process, implement the project, and report the findings. I can help you create change and sustain it.

In my nonwork life, I’m a runner, a gardener, a parent (to young adults), a partner, and a knitter. I read voraciously. I’m relentlessly curious. And, I believe it’s a big world, and there are lots of ways to live in it. (Ask me about this sometime - turns out it’s a hard thing to commit to 100% of the time.)

In my spare time, I work on a Reparations initiative.

If you’re wondering what coaching is like, click the link below for a free 30-minute exploratory session, or send me an email to connect.