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About Me

Hello!

For over 15 years, I’ve worked with teens, families, and adults from all over the world. I began my coaching career with UCLA, working as a mindfulness coach and educator in communities across Los Angeles. I have Also volunteered in Guatemala, Portugal, Spain, the UK, Sweden, and Peru, providing community-based psychological services to youth and families.

I’ve collaborated with some of the most prestigious and effective youth empowerment programs, including the EduCare Foundation, Insight Seminars, the Canadian Association of International Programs (CADIP), UCLA MARC, UCLA Community-Based Learning Program, the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, St. Luke's Medical Center in New York City, and meditation centers both locally and abroad. I’ve designed and led school-based mindfulness programs in Los Angeles and adult education programs abroad.

I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UCLA and Master's degrees in Clinical and Educational Psychology from Columbia University and in Emotion Science from Mid-Sweden University. I’ve taught graduate-level courses at Columbia University in subjects such as Mother-Child Matrix, Adjustment, and Mindfulness with Youth. While at Columbia, I co-developed a mindfulness program and served as a lead researcher in the mindfulness lab. I also incorporate behavioral neuroscience, guided imagery, yoga, and nutrition into my coaching work.

For the past five years, I’ve been a content creator and teacher on the Headspace app and co-host on the award-winning podcasts Goodnight, World, Dear Headspace, and Radio Headspace.

I completed a Certificate in Mindfulness Facilitation from UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center and have trained with Mindful Schools and Inner Kids. I am overjoyed to offer mindfulness coaching and facilitation services for youth, adults, families, and educators both in-person and online.

I look forward to meeting with you soon!