Approach & Ongoing Practice

My work is shaped by ongoing study and participation in communities working at the intersection of social change, collective care, and systems transformation. These experiences inform how I listen, collaborate, and build narrative—grounding communications in relational, ethical, and movement-aligned practice.

I draw from training in cultural somatics, contemplative practice, and systems leadership to support work that is not only strategic, but responsive to the complexity of the moment.

Areas of Practice

Embodied & Relational Practice
Training in cultural somatics and contemplative traditions informs how I approach communication as a relational act—grounded in awareness, accountability, and care.

  • Cultural Somatics Training & Institute (Resmaa Menakem)

  • Upaya Zen Center, Buddhist Chaplaincy Training (2026-2028)

  • One Earth Sangha, EcoSattva Training

Social Justice & Movement Accompaniment
I engage with communities and trainings that support collective action, political education, and movement strategy—shaping an approach to communications that is aligned with, and accountable to, grassroots work.

  • Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Block / Build / Be Training

  • Showing Up for Racial Justice (PDX)

  • Dharma Action Network for Climate Engagement

  • Social Movement Technologies

Systems Thinking & Transformational Leadership
My work is informed by systems-based approaches that emphasize emergence, complexity, and long-term change.

  • Presencing Institute (u-lab, Theory U: Leading from the Emerging Future)

  • OccuPsy: Critical Psychology for Decolonization

Design & User Experience
Training in design and user experience strengthens my ability to translate complex ideas into clear, accessible, and engaging formats.

  • Interaction Design Foundation, UX Certificate

Why This Matters

These practices shape how I work with clients—bringing:

  • Deep listening and attunement to complex contexts

  • Narrative strategies grounded in lived experience and systems awareness

  • A commitment to equity, accountability, and long-term change