… from an apartment building where neighbors were friends.

From weekly BBQs and laughter filling the air.

I am from the "Golden State,"

warm summers outside and admiring the beauty of snow in the winter.

I am from weekends at my grandparent's and home cooking.

From a single-parent home and close family friends.

I am from prioritizing experiences together, and "we do not talk about the past."

From "I am more Black than you" and "you don't act Black."

I am from a White household filled with love.

From feeling out of place and limited cultural understanding.

*Adapted from George Ella Lyons's poem "Where I'm From..."

As a bi-racial female, I have felt like people do not understand me and box me in with assumptions. I have spent most of my adult life exploring what to keep from my childhood, what I want to change, and what I still need to learn.

My personal experience fuels my passion for sitting across from you. I am honored to be let into your story and cultivate a space where you are seen and heard. I value your unique background and experiences, including race, gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith, income, and ability, and look forward to working together.