Expertise
Women's Studies, Hospice, Counseling, Ministry
Research Interests
As a professional faculty, counselor, hospice worker and minister, my focus is on the use of research in death and dying, religion and spirituality, women's issues, and clinical practice.
Education
- D.Min. Candidate, Ubiquity University, current
- Bishop Ordination, Mystical Christian Tradition, 2020
- M.S.W, Boston University, 2008
- Priest Ordination, Order of Christ Sophia, 2005
- M.A., Social Psychology, UMASS Lowell, 1989
- B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Plymouth State College, 1985
Selected Publications
- Dancing in the Doorway - purposeful memoir, 2022
- beauty, grit and grace - poetry, 2016
- This Much I Know is True - essays on spiritual development, 2015
Selected Presentations
- Retreat leader for Sacred Balance Community, bi-annual since 2018
- Nominee for NHHPCO Annual Ira Byock & Yvonne Corbeil Award, 2018
- NHHPCO Volunteer Education Day, 2016 & 2018
- St. Anselm’s College, Nursing Education Day, 2016 & 2018
- NHPCO Hospice Conference, 2016
Selected Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits
- International Association of Death Doulas, 2020
- Homecare, Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of NH, Board of Directors, 2018-2019
- NHHPCO, VP Board of Directors 2015-2018
- NHHPCO, Chaplains Subcommittee Member, 2013-2015
- NHHPCO, Volunteer & Bereavement Coordinator Subcommittee Member, 2013-2015
- NHHPCO, Community Education Subcommittee Member, 2013-2016
- Plymouth Clergy Association, 2013-2018
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 2008-2018
- All-campus Ministries Board Member, Plymouth State University, 2013-2016
- Member Health Care Chaplaincy Network
- Framingham, MA, Clergy Association, 2008-2013
- Jamaica Plain, MA, Clergy Association, 2005-2008