My Story

Trained a journalist, shaped by my nomadic upbringing, and honed during 14 years of serving in Indonesia, I enjoy moving into another culture or entering, with questions and a desire to listen, into a challenging conversation about a needed topic.

My own story started on an island—in Hawaii and took me through many moves as the daughter of an Army officer. I became comfortable at being uncomfortable; curious about how the world works and doesn’t work; and a wanderer who also likes to grow roots as quickly as possible.

I attended Grove City College in Pennsylvania, earning a degree in Political Science with minors in Communications and Religion. I’ve worked as a newspaper reporter, writer and editor for a university, and a flight follower.

My husband had the idea to fly airplanes with a purpose so we moved to Indonesia to do relief flying in 2005 with Mission Aviation Fellowship. He flew marginalized and amazing people groups in interior, isolated Borneo. I was completely in, eager to live a life of depth and exploration and connection and service. I enjoyed getting below the surface to the heart of things, either during a homeschooling history lesson with my three kids, over tea with an Indonesian neighbor, or through my blog and novel writing. I’ve grown into a story-teller, a truth-seeker and a bridge-builder.

Based now in Colorado, I write about issues related to nonprofit work. I believe in the importance of context and the intentional practice to honor and not exploit or stereotype vulnerable communities in our communication. I desire to welcome and listen to various voices and perspectives, including ones that don’t feel heard. And in word and deed, I seek truth, understanding and compassion.