About Me
After looking up “peace” in the phone book, I began my activism as a high school student. For more than 25 years, I have worked as an organizer and educator in unions and community groups for racial justice, LGBTQ rights, and worker power. I am passionate about movement-building, grassroots leadership development, and supporting youth as leaders.
Growing up in a working-class household, our family’s life transformed when my dad got a union job. As a kid and as an organizer, I’ve experienced the impact and witnessed the power of regular people uniting with courage, determination, and strategy. In all that I do, I hold fast to the belief that everyday people have the power to build a just and nonviolent world.
I live on my family’s farm in Eastern Washington, where I love time with my kids, the quiet of the prairie, caring and committed fellow organizers, and the excellent coffeeshops of downtown Spokane.
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I know that finding the right facilitator for your needs is not a choice to be taken lightly. That’s why I offer a free consultation to discuss your needs, the scope of your goals, and your budget.
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Education
OBERLIN COLLEGE
B.A in Environmental Studies, minors in Women’s Studies & History
Awards & Special Positions
PARTNERS IN JUSTICE AWARD, given to Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane, 2017
FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION USA LOCAL HERO PEACEMAKERS AWARD, given to Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane, 2015
ACTIVIST IN RESIDENCE, Eastern Washington University Women’s and Gender Education Program, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
WOMAN OF THE YEAR, given by Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 2002
RAINBOW AWARD, given to No on Discrimination by Inland Northwest Pride, 2000
Additional Education and Training
Somatics for White Racial Justice Organizers, 2021-2022
Managing for Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Results, The Management Center, 2021
White Caucus Facilitator Training, Fleur Larsen, 2020
Women Leading Change, 2019
Racial Equity Tool – Train the Trainer, Race Forward, 2018
Introduction to Nonviolent Communication, Language of Connection, 2016
Why Race Matters: History, Systems, and Strategies – Train the Trainer, Race Forward, 2015
Conscious Use of Self, Cámbio, 2012, with learning community continuing to present
Exploring Nonviolence, Peace & Justice Action League of Spokane, 2010-2011
Facilitative Leadership: Tapping the Power of Participation, Interaction Institute for Social Change, 2005
Western Institute for Leadership Development (WILD), Western States Center, 2001
Spokane Electoral Institute, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, 1999
National School for Strategic Organizing, Labor Community Strategy Center, 1996