What do you do?
Lots of different things. But the theme that ties those things together is my belief in the power and neccesity of community. I think at my core I am a connector - .who shows up as a mother, a teacher, a summer camp director, a community activist, a musician, an actor, a church member, a board member, and a transportation professional. For my day job I work at the WTA assisting passengers with disabilities to find needed transportation resources. I spend a lot of the rest of my time working to create opportunities for people to experience connection with one another through the arts as the president of the board at the Sylvia Center for the Arts and by singing with a two small a cappella groups (Vox Antiqua and One Accord). I hope I have created space for others to feel at home and themselves and love the time I get to spend celebrating with friends the every day bits of life that are silly and sacred at the same time.
Advice/words of wisdom that affected your life you’d like to pass on?
Know that each person has talent and gifts to share. It is easy to recognize and celebrate those gifts in others - failing to celebrate your own gifts and talents doesn't help anyone. We need each other. Make art. Experience the depths of your empathy for yourself as well as for others. Hope always.