From a young age, I was drawn to spirituality and death. Sensitive and caring, I became a lifelong writer, creator, and helper.

 

​I've logged hundreds of hours in senior living homes and memory care centers, providing a caring ear and creative outlet as a creative arts assistant, companion, and creative writing instructor for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. 

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I graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2010 with an English BA with a concentration in creative writing, a minor in Sociology, coursework in world religions, and a certification as a Creative Writing Workshop Instructor. After college I worked as a teacher, agency director, Guardian Advocate in the Florida courts for incapacitated individuals, and mental health professional. 

 

Even with years of experience with seniors with dementia, my grandmother's Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2016 took my family by surprise. We were unprepared for the personal journey ahead. 

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My beloved grandmother passed away in peace in hospice in 2017 with me and her dearest family members by her side. Through this life-changing and spiritually moving time, I knew I would someday use my skills, compassion, and insight help others going through the same sort of experience.  

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Along with my role as a virtual and community educator for children an adults, I've also started Empowered Pathways, LLC, to be there for those experiencing end of life. My role is to holistically empower individuals and caregivers to make their best end-of-life decisions. I also offer virtual and local pet doula services for our pet companions' precious end-of-life needs.​