My days are filled with writing, editing, workshopping and other fun stuff. Whether it's in the studio, the classroom, the board room or on the beach, I view life through the circular lens of restorative practices: meaning is found in relationship and community. I work with individuals, teams and organisations and my greatest thrill is witnessing people uncover the magic in their stories. I collect rocks, love the moon and walk barefoot whenever I can, even though it embarrasses my family. I believe absolutely that world peace is possible. All we need do is circle up, make a fire and listen to each other's stories. 

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I proudly serve on the North Shore Immigrant Advisory Council. And I am tickled pink to have received the 2018 West Van Citizen of the Year Award. It gave me the opportunity to wear my Batsuit in a parade. 

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Some places I've worked

• HeartMind Conference, Dalai Lama Centre, Vancouver

• International Institute of Restorative Practices World Conference, Hungary

• North Shore Eldercollege Society, West Vancouver

• Police Victim Services of BC Annual Training Symposium, Burnaby

• University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University

• Justice Institute of B.C. and Kwantlen Polytechnic University

• North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Vancouver School Districts

• Collingwood, Mulgrave, Whistler Waldorf, Brockton and Bodwell schools

• Hollyburn Country Club, West Vancouver

• Dance schools and sports teams on the North Shore

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        I am a member of:

• The Nonfiction Authors Association

• Federation of BC Writers

• Biographers International Organization

• The International Centre for Life Story Innovations and Practice (ICLIP)

• The National Association of Memoir Writers

• Yoga Alliance (RYT 200)   and  The Royal Academy of Dance

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