As your wedding or commitment ceremony may be one of the most important days of your life, I believe it’s very important to feel comfortable and at ease with your officiant.
- Passionate about social justice and ensure that others feel comfortable and respected at all times
- Truly enjoy planning an individualized ceremony and hope that the couple is able to have a ceremony exactly as they envision
- Believe that weddings and commitment ceremonies should be fun, elegant, and memorable
Spiritual/Belief Background:
- I believe that all religions and faith backgrounds are to be respected, in such that one’s practices do not harm others
- Ordained through the Universal Life Church Monastery
- Raised in a Roman Catholic household
- Passionate about learning from religious and spiritual beliefs
Experience:
- Wrote and prepared my own wedding ceremony service and incorporated other wedding traditions
- Knowledge in hand-fasting, unity candles/sand/water, jumping the broom, breaking of the glass, and other cultural wedding rituals and practices
Personal Passions:
- Enjoy spending time with family and friends
- Love and appreciate nature
- Like to go hiking, rafting, and exploring new places
- Believe all animals should be respected and honored. I have rescued two cats from local animal control shelters and wish I could adopt more
Education:
- Registered Counselor with the State of Washington
- Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Washington
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Gonzaga University