For over two decades, I’ve supported professionals and mission-driven organizations through work that restores clarity, strengthens leadership, and reconnects us to what truly matters.

With advanced degrees in education and leadership, along with specialized training in mindfulness, wellness, and organizational development, I’ve designed and led programs across Ivy League universities, liberal arts colleges, public school districts, nonprofits, and global communities.

My work blends soulful strategy with reflective facilitation and embodied leadership. I don’t offer quick fixes or surface-level advice. I create space for meaningful, lasting transformation through approaches that are relational, intentional, and rooted in real-world experience.

This path is personal. I come to this work not only as an educator and facilitator, but as someone who values purpose, integrity, and thoughtful connection. I’ve spent years refining how I lead and live, guided by cultural insight, experience, and a commitment to work that makes a difference.

I practice soul-aligned leadership. Rooted in presence, purpose, and impact.

I offer in-person and virtual programs across the U.S. and beyond, with home bases in Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. My work is available in both English and Spanish to meet the needs of diverse communities.

Ed.D. Candidate in Leadership (in progress, American College of Education) Dissertation Research: Mindful leadership practices among women leaders in public and nonprofit sectors using a qualitative phenomenological approach.

M.S. in Education & Gender Studies (Cornell University)

M.A. in Government & Women’s Studies (Texas Woman’s University)

B.A. University of Puerto Rico

2025 - 2026 Fellow, Sacred Spaces: Racial Justice and Spirituality in Action at the Washington National Cathedral (Washington, D.C.)

Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (MMTCP) (with Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield, in progress)

Specialized training and certifications in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), 500HR Yoga Teacher, Human Resources, DEI, Organizational Development, Worksite Wellness Specialist, and Trauma-Informed Practices

Public School Districts

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGPS), Amherst Regional Public Schools (ARPS), Portland Public Schools (PPS), Ithaca City School District (ICSD), Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Puerto Rico Public Schools (DEPR), and others

Higher Education

Amherst College, Bowdoin College, Cornell University, Claremont McKenna College, University of Southern Maine, University of Puerto Rico, Duke Kunshan University, Maine College of Art, Keene State University, and others

Nonprofits & Global Networks

Across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and China, with a focus on educational equity, wellness integration, youth development, and cross-cultural leadership

Systems-Level Change in K–12 Education

Partnered with district leadership to embed mindfulness and wellness into strategic plans, school improvement goals, and professional development frameworks.

Supported more than 75 schools across multiple districts in launching or expanding staff and student wellness initiatives.

Program Reach & Sustainability

Trained over 1,000 educators and school leaders in mindfulness-based, equity-oriented leadership practices.

Designed programs that have been institutionalized in several school districts and adopted as on-going professional learning offerings.

Developed wellness leadership cohorts within districts - many participants now serve as in-house facilitators, peer mentors, and advocates, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Higher Education Leadership & Inclusion

Led campus-wide initiatives advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, civic engagement, and student-centered leadership development at liberal arts colleges and research universities.

Created and facilitated faculty and staff training programs that reached over 500 participants across institutions such as Amherst, Bowdoin, Cornell, and Claremont.

Recognized with awards for Civic Engagement, Inclusive Curriculum Design, and Community Impact.

Nonprofit & Global Impact

Partnered with 20+ organizations across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and China to deliver programs in mindful leadership, trauma-informed wellness, and culturally responsive organizational change.

Facilitated retreats, trainings, and strategy sessions that helped nonprofit teams clarify mission, align values, and navigate leadership transitions.

Developed custom curricula and coaching frameworks that reduced burnout, increased staff cohesion, and strengthened service delivery in historically marginalized communities.

Research, Innovation & Knowledge Contribution

Created original, evidence-informed curricula used in classrooms, retreats, and leadership development programs across K–12, higher ed, and nonprofit settings.

Presented at national and international conferences on topics such as mindful leadership, equity, and culturally responsive wellness.

Educator Well-being Outcomes

Post-program surveys show measurable increases in educator self-awareness, emotional regulation, and job satisfaction, based on both participant feedback and district-reported outcomes.

Schools implementing wellness-centered leadership practices report reduced staff turnover, improved morale, and stronger team collaboration.

Student Learning Conditions & SEL Impact

Trainings contributed to the creation of emotionally safe, inclusive, and mindful learning environments benefiting thousands of students, particularly in under-resourced schools.

Supported implementation of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies aligned with mindfulness, resulting in improved student focus, empathy, and behavior.

Thought Leadership & Visibility

Invited to keynote, consult, and facilitate with national organizations and cross-sector alliances.

My work is rooted in presence, purpose, and meaningful connection. I believe that enduring leadership begins with self-awareness, requires intentional training, and is sustained through practices that are reflective, relational, and grounded in equity.

I value:

Presence
Showing up with awareness, attention, and authenticity.

Purpose
Leading from what matters most.

Clarity
Creating space to discern direction and make aligned decisions.

Compassion
Leading with care, not control.

Cultural Insight
Honoring lived experience, identity, equity, and social context.

Integrity
Aligning actions with values, especially in challenge.

Impact
Supporting transformation that is deep, lasting, just, and rooted in equity.