My Philosophy

 My philosophy is rooted in a holistic approach with an anti-oppressive lens. I found the OD field through a life of multicultural experiences that made me curious about how people interact, how communities coexist, and how we function within our personal ecosystems. We cannot ignore the unjust systems that we are conditioned under and how they influence the ways in which we communicate. By acknowledging and challenging the systems we exist in, we can aim to create new ways of collaborating and creating together. Some guiding philosophies for my work can be found in the theories, writings, and storytelling of Paulo Freire, Mariame Kaba, Kazu Haga, Kurt Lewin, Mia Mingus, Angela Davis, my Kamensa ancestors and many, many others.

My Approach

I believe my role is to act as a guide and support a person’s agency around their choices. This is done through collaborating and creating an environment that is psychologically safe for learners to explore in, with defined purposes and transparent communication of information and experience. Learning is achieved through collaborative efforts, relying on the distribution of power and information, and the contribution of individuals toward a common goal. I believe that the most successful environment for learning is one that creates an experience for the learner.

Summary & Skills

I bring a wealth of knowledge around transformative justice, transformative mediation, organizational operations, conflict management, leadership coaching, interpersonal communication, and diversity training. I aim to help clients build useful and applicable skills through collaboration and creativity. I have a M.Ed in Adult Organizational Development from Temple University, where I had the opportunity to work directly with one of the creators of transformative mediation model, Dr. Joseph P. Folger. I also currently work as a consultant with Alex Love Consulting.

I am...

  • Self motivated and highly experienced in a variety of organizations- corporations, non-profits, collectives, communal living spaces (roommates, land projects), social spaces (gyms, churches, event spaces)- as well as offering my services to individuals and couples.

  • Known for my commitment to transparency, direct communication, and bringing humor to challenging endeavors. I value community, collaboration, and creating spaces for people to explore in.

  • Well versed in conflict management, transformative mediation, team development, mentorship, project management, group dynamics, and transformative justice.

  • Proficient in video editing & creation of multimedia materials for trainings and workshops.

  • Languages: fluent in English.

    Education

M.Ed. - Adult Organizational Development- Temple University 2018 4.0 GPA

B.A. - Film and Media Arts- Temple University 2009

Outside of my organizational development practice, I am an avid consumer of pop culture, super fan of snacks, curator of ten hour playlists, and enjoy spending my time fostering guinea pigs who need to find their forever home.