I am a queer, extroverted, paper nerd who laughs easily and believes in the power of creative practices.
Pens, paper, and stationery are analogue tools that have always brought me solace. In addition to Journal As Altar offerings, I am the founder of Collective Action Consulting, where I work with local and national partners to deepen our collective responsibility to prevent & intervene in all forms of violence and trauma. Obtaining a Master’s in Social Work from Portland State in 2009, with a focus on childhood trauma, I have worked with communities, families, and individuals impacted by trauma for over 20 years.
Through 20 years of trauma and healing work with communities, children, and families, my most restorative form of self-care is keeping several art journals, diaries, scrapbooks, notebooks, and planners as a meaningful, joy-filled practice.
I live with my hot spouse in Portland, OR with our two beloved cats, Ruth & Mon Petite Chou. We have lots of plants.
Me. 1990. A pen pouch full of novelty erasers and those lead popping pencils.
