The understanding that love can be cultivated and grown is my guiding north star. This knowledge has helped me heal, value myself, believe in my dreams, and opens me up to see more beauty.

Love Grows is a result of the years I have spent aligning my values, truths, and sources of joy into a tangible creation to help serve my community.

Connection with the ocean and earth helps bring me back to my center. My work as a farmer and land steward mixed with my passion for surfing helps me find meaning, truth, and joy.

I respect and value the perspective that our youth bring to the world and it’s an honor to work with them. Over the last decade- plus, I have been working on farms connecting youth and volunteers to the land, food, and each other.

Education/Experience

BA in Journalism, 200- hour Kripalu Yoga teacher training, certificate in Surf Therapy Trauma Training, Surf Therapy Facilitator certificate from Groundswell Community Project, and a Certificate from Teen Talking Circles, as a Level 1 Facilitator.

My appreciation for resilience built through adversity and my belief that healing happens in community guides much of my work. This understanding infuses me with hope and perseverance. In my years of work with youth in the field of mental health, I am constantly inspired by the perspective and passion of teenagers. My desire is to create spaces that encourage growth, curiosity, joy and a genuine love for self and others. As an avid surfer and ocean/nature-lover, I have found healing and humility in the water time and time again, so it is my joy to journey with others both on land and in the water!

Education/Experience

BA in Social Work, Master’s in Social Work (MSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), co-founder of The Cornerstone Creative, Level 1 Surf Therapy certificate, surf-instructor.