A common question I get after telling people I’m a Reverend is, “how’d you decide on that?” The short answer is because I am and will forever be a people person. It doesn’t matter if you’re 5 or 105, a misfit or a felon, I love connecting with people and learning all the unique and beautiful ways that make each of us come alive. Seeing and celebrating this beauty is what lead me to this work in the first place. I received my Masters in Divinity from Duke University with a focus in Gender, Sexuality, and Theology. After, I became an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. Even as an ordained reverend however, my work has always been deeply rooted in my identity as an interfaith chaplain; a spiritual leader who is here for everyone. By day I work as a hospital chaplain in Chicago; connecting with individuals during some of the most difficult moments in life. On the weekends, I wear a different hat; officiating weddings for couples of all different faith traditions, backgrounds and beliefs. 

I believe spirituality is for all of us which I understand robustly as a connection to self, a connection to others and/or a connection to a higher power. I am driven to walk alongside others to discover and explore what that means for each of us.  

My life philosophy revolves around the affirmation that every individual in this world is unique and worthy of love. Therefore, I believe in the celebration and acceptance of all people no matter their faith tradition, background, sexual orientation, dis(ability), gender expression, race, or nationality.

I hope we can work together to create something new and wonderful together!