I love watching my students and clients discover parts of themselves that have been stowed away for years, and sometimes, decades.

We’re all so much more capable than we give ourselves credit for.

I’m certified by the Birren Center to teach this process. I’m also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and bring 40 years of corporate experience to the table. This allows me to create a classroom that is safe, supportive and generative.

There’s nothing more exciting to me than watching a student tap into their potential and say ‘Wow, I didn’t know I could do this!’

About Guided Autobiography

The Guided Autobiography process was developed by James Birren in the 1970s, one of the founders of the field of gerentology.

Today, the work continues with the Birren Center where instructors are trained to deliver these courses worldwide. The Birren Center believes in the transformative power of life stories to connect generations and build community, bridge diversity, and make us whole - one story at a time. They are dedicated to enriching lives through the art of life story writing, sharing, and training.

Education & Credentials

  • Birren Center Certified Instructor

  • ICF-certified PCC accreditation (Professional Certified Coach)

  • Coach training: Erickson International Coaching, Laser-focused Coaching, Genco Method Somatic Coaching

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering (Texas A&M University)

  • 40+ years navigating the corporate environment (SAP, EMC, Concur, Documentum, Accenture, Sybase)

  • Last corporate role: designing and leading change management (the people side of change) practices for the business unit