I am a passionate student advocate and supporter of a whole person approach to education. My journey in language and culture learning and teaching, international education, and counseling and guidance are a direct reflection of my commitment to life-long growth and the promotion of healthy and positive experiences. As advisor in Higher Education and STEM for the last 5+ years, my goal has been to create inclusive and supportive environments for learners to grow and thrive. Developing and cultivating relationships with institutional and community partners--experts, colleagues, friends--has been been critical to help connect others and feel grounded myself.In a nutshell? Helper / Doer / Global citizen / Grateful & tireless mother-always in-training / Bike loverThe purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift away. – David Viscott