My heart is to see people find hope, help and healing. Introducing people to the lover of their souls is my passion. I love to inspire and encourage those around me and this most often happens through crazy creativity and problem solving.Curiosity, vulnerability, purposefulness and compassion mark my life.
I also believe that some of the greatest gifts we can receive and give are grace, empathy and forgiveness. I am drawn to brokenness. perhaps because, I recognize it so well in myself. I want to be known as, "someone who loves people well."
a bit about me...
I'm blown away that an extraordinary God finds ordinary me, irresistible.
I am the founder of REN Collaborative & REN Creative. I also currently serve as the Executive Director of LIFEBRIDGE of South Carolina and have worked with nonprofit ministries over 20 years. I'm a Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach & Lay Counselor specializing in Mental Health Support & Nonprofit Consulting. Outside of my job, my volunteer focus has been working primarily with women & teens. I have led single parent support groups, facilitated parenting classes and worked with individuals and groups in the areas of healthy relationships and mental health. I was a single parent for 15 years before meeting my husband Carl. That season changed my perspective on life, myself, relationships and God and empowered me to grow and thrive in the midst of what seemed impossible.
We have one daughter who is grown and living in the Pacific Northwest with our grandpuppies. Together we have worked in children's ministry, created "The Most Excelent Adventures" youth events, provided parenting classes and are involved in many projects with LIFEBRIDGE. One of our greatest joys has been rescuing extreme trauma dogs and rehabilitating them to become learning assistance & therapy support dogs. Our pups join us on hiking adventures and camping in our mini camper, that we custom designed and built together. The pups are also part of the White Dog Blue Crew and help with private and group coaching sessions.
Over the years my roles have included; lay counseling & discipleship, professional life coaching, canine assisted learning & therapy services, client services management, staff and leadership development, program development for private and group services for ons-site and off-site locations, office management, web design, print & marketing campaign design, branding & advertising, leadership development, donor & partner development, fundrasing, programs director, and executive director.