Author, educator/trainer, and editor with 15+ years experience in writing, teaching, and curriculum development with diverse populations and across grade levels from elementary through post-postsecondary education. Highly trained in diversity, equity, and inclusion; doctoral research in empathy cultivation and pedagogy. Leader who thrives in autonomous positions and when managing teams. Sundry experience in national and local event planning, development, management, and leadership. I love any and all forms of education and training. I love working with people from whom I can learn new things. I am a lifelong learner and have always appreciated being in the midst of people with different backgrounds and experiences from my own.