"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"  - Mary Oliver

My Story

I worked for 30 years in the banking industry supporting strategic planning, community leadership and team development. Throughout my tenure, my work has consistently been informed by my passion for celebrating cultural diversity and my unwavering belief in the unique talents of each individual. As the firstborn of seven children, I understand the importance of caring for one another. My journey began in a multicultural household with a family who loved the outdoors, whether it was bodysurfing in the ocean or hiking in the redwoods. I am grateful for the unwavering support of my family and credit them for establishing in me a calm and joyful perspective on life. I completed my undergraduate studies at UCLA, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Ethnic Arts, an interdisciplinary program focused on understanding world cultures through the arts. After college, I migrated to Hawaii where I studied, performed and assisted in teaching dance and music of West Java. During these years, I also became a mother of two  beautiful children and had the opportunity to immerse in local culture through friendships forged as a parent and through working for small local businesses. I embarked on my banking career when I made Seattle my home. During the three decades spent working in a corporate  environment, I informed my work with a creative spirit, a belief in human potential, and a respect for the meaningful contributions each of us can provide. I have been a dedicated Chen Tai Chi practitioner for over 20 years and have experience as a Qigong instructor. I am a certified life coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and have twenty years of team management and direct coaching experience.