True resilience isn't about pretending we aren't bruised; it's about knowing who holds us when we are.

In Isaiah 42:3, we are told that God will not break a bruised reed. The Resilient Reed exists to mirror that promise—providing a safe place to process your story, see the undercurrents, and consider how God might be holding you together in the midst of it all.

As a Spiritual Formation Coach I am dedicated to helping people navigate the messy, beautiful intersection of life and faith. With a background that spans decades of ministry leadership—from mentoring and connections to youth and women’s ministry—I offer a safe, experienced hand to those facing difficult decisions or recovering from spiritual and relational wounds.

My approach is deeply informed by my background as an educator. Having spent thirteen years as a homeschool teacher and nine as a piano instructor, I have a lifelong passion for nurturing individualized growth in others. This, paired with my SoulCare Foundations training, allows me to guide clients with both patience and profound insight.

My capacity to sit with others in their pain is not just theoretical; it is personal. As a survivor of abuse, I understand the courage it takes to enter into the messy and bruised places and to heal. Furthermore, my years serving with Safe Families for Children—hosting children and supporting parents in crisis—solidified my commitment to walking alongside those in the "in-between" places of life.

When I’m not coaching, I am an avid photographer, reader, history researcher, artisan bread baker, and hiker. I live in the near-north suburbs of Chicago with my husband, Scott, who is the most fabulous combination of electrical engineer, adventurer, and creative. We are the parents of two married sons.