About Site Custodian

I am an ordained member of Tiep Hien (The Order of Interbeing) founded by Thich Nhat Hanh. And have been a practitioner with the Florida Community of Mindfulness for over a decade serving in many roles, including a Dharma Instructor. My primary teacher is Fred Eppsteiner, founder of the Florida Community of Mindfulness and ordained Dharma Teacher in the Plum Village Tradition.

I am also a practitioner and transmission holder of the Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud of Yungdrung Bön, having received transmission and authorization from my root lama, and have studied with respected teachers including Geshe Tenzin Gelek, Lama Lena (Yeshe Kaytup), and Geshe Chaphur Rinpoche.

I am practitioner of both Dream Yoga and Yoga Nidra, having studied with several lamas in the Tibetan tradition and am currently studying Yoga Nidra teacher training, developing a strong foundation in guided meditation, deep relaxation techniques, and trauma-aware practices for psychological and spiritual development. 

I also have a degree in Emergency Medical Services Technology, was an nationally registered EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), and currently am trained in CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) where I aspire to doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people. I am a certified Mental Health First Aider, who wants to make my community healthier, happier and safer for all through training to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

I am also a Waterkeeper Volunteer Ranger, certified citizen scientists trained to protect and restore the rivers and coastal waters, advocate for clean water, monitor and test water samples in our in-house lab, and conduct surveys and report observed conditions on local waters.