About

• A priest labelled me as too idealistic.

• Bob Dole said I had a nice smile.

• One of the best compliments ever was being called an athlete.

• I’ve been classified a “righteous bitch” for calling out sexual harassment.

Where do I begin? I suppose I begin with being an idealist. I am idealistic and I am proud of my idealism. In the past I have been attacked for it, but now I realize it is a strength. The idealism of one person should not trigger another person, but it does. I am a dreamer and I have hope. I fight for those who have been silenced. This is innate in my nature and has been present since day one.

Over my life, there have been instances where people have attempted to silence me. Instead of remaining in pain and stagnating in that place, I have found my voice. I hope everyone finds their voice. There is a lot of joy and healing in translating pain into activism. It’s been a journey for me and I am proud of every step, no regrets.

Educator, mother, feminist, environmentalist, civil and human rights activist, runner, hiker, dancer, writer, and an idealist to the core.