Welcome

During this important time of transformation on our planet, I am honored and grateful to walk hand in hand and heart in heart with so many people navigating the challenges of life. By whatever name I happen to be called, I am first and foremost: a servant, seeker and companion. I walk alongside and in the midst of. I sing, dance, write, lead, teach, preach and pray. I believe that attunement is a way of being and I live my day to day life in service to this always unfolding understanding of my calling. I tenderly stand as witness, holding space for others in many capacities and contexts to develop and deepen capacity to BE fully present in and from the heart and to bring forth the most authentic expression and experience of our true natures. I love to sing and I love to lead people in singing, whether in community singing circles, kirtan or the Dances of Universal Peace, I believe that everyone has access to the innate healing potential found in the voice and nothing else has the capacity to bring about collective transformation like holding hands in the circle to sing and dance for peace.

A warm and welcoming, down-to-earth style, natural charisma and calm presence that conveys generosity of spirit

I am formally trained as an interfaith chaplain, celebrant and end-of-life doula, holding a Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology and 10 years of experience working as a hospital chaplain at 2 Northern Colorado hospitals. While I have engaged focused study and practice in Christianity and Buddhism, I am a contemplative by nature and am devoted to cultivating a simple, heart-centered life grounded in Presence, Truth and the peace that can be experienced in communion with the ancient, always Eternal Now.

I was once a touring singer/songwriter with two albums of original folk music but it wasn't until I met the world of sacred music while performing at a festival that my heart came alive and I found my life's purpose and calling. I play guitar, harmonium and have been a singer all of my life. I found my spiritual home in the Dances of Universal Peace of which I actively serve as a Dance leader and mentor and now as a recently appointed member of the DUP International Guidance Council, helping to tend and preserve the sacred lineage of the Dance tradition. I am so grateful for the enthusiasm and support of the Colorado Peace Dance community where I have led two thriving monthly Dance circles in Longmont and Lafayette, CO for 18 years.

I lead the Longmont Peace Dance on the 2nd Sundays of each month from 2-4pm at Longs Peak United Methodist Church, 1421 Elmhurst Dr. in Longmont, CO and the Lafayette Peace Dance on the 4th Sundays of each month from 11am-1pm with potluck to follow at Nyland Co-Housing Community Common House, 3525 Nyland Way in Lafayette, CO. I regularly lead and teach at Dance and sacred singing retreats throughout the USA, Mexico and Colombia, South America with my mentors and friends.

After many years of organizational service, I stepped into the role of executive director for Dances of Universal Peace North America. Alongside my partner on the Sufi Path, I am honored to serve as the co-director of El Jardin Interior in Salento, Colombia, welcoming Friends for spiritual retreats of contemplation and connection in the beautiful rain forest of the Andes Mountains.

Services Offered

Spiritual Guidance & Mentoring

Celebrant and Chaplain Services

Weddings, Funerals, Memorials and Celebrations of Life
Death, Grief and Bereavement Counseling
Pre-Marital Couples' Counseling
Blessing Way Ceremonies for Pregnancy and Birth

Life Cycle Ceremonies

Meaningful Music for any Celebration or Occasion

Dances of Universal Peace mentoring

Dances of Universal Peace & kirtan events

Blended Sermon and Song presentations for Church Services

Custom Retreats, Classes and Workshops