My speaking and facilitation experience includes presentations, moderated discussions, and workshops for nonprofit organizations, wellness spaces, academic institutions, faith communities, and international gatherings.
Highlights include:
Self-Care Rituals for Sustainability in Ministry — The Salvation Army Southern Headquarters, Atlanta
Increasing Women of Color in Leadership Globally — Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65), United Nations, New York City
Honoring Rural Women in Agriculture — Commission on the Status of Women (CSW62), United Nations
Finding Faith in Food Security — Moderated Panel, The Baha’i Center at the United Nations
Re-Centering Cultural Nutrition in Praxis — Clinical Nutrition Program, Teachers College, Columbia University
Baptisms Around the World — Trinity Church Wall Street, New York City
My work is informed by interdisciplinary academic training, professional certifications, and community-based practice in wellness, faith-centered education, psychology, and nutrition. Selected credentials include:
Doctor of Ministry & Spiritual Direction — Ancient Christian Philosophy & Societies - The New Seminary in New York City
Master’s Degree — Spirituality & Wellness Studies, Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology — San Diego State University
Certified Lifestyle Coach — National Diabetes Prevention Program
Certified Vegan & Vegetarian Chef — C.H.O.W. Institute, New York City
Certified Plant-Based Cultural Cook & Teacher — Oldways: A Taste of Heritage
Kemetic Yoga Certification — YogaSkills School of Kemetic Yoga
Holistic Health Practitioner – National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health (NIH)