I grew up in New Jersey, in a family that valued art and music, and learned from an early age that creativity and self-expression are keys to a fulfilling life.

After graduating from Millburn High School, I went on get my undergraduate degree in Art Education and Ceramics from Kean University, and my Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. I have lived in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Boston, England, Rhode Island, Philadelphia, and San Diego.  In January of 2012, my partner Bill and I moved to Prescott, AZ, where we have lots of space for creative endeavors.

For many years I had a pottery production studio, where I made slab built, stamped pieces. Although I no longer have this pottery business, I continue to work in clay and mosaics, and lead workshops in tile making and mosaics, as well as collage, SoulCollage®, Shrines, Journey Wands, Treasure Boxes  and more.

I am a Registered Art Therapist (ATR). I work in residential recovery programs and sober living homes, with children facing challenges, and in private practice,  using the arts to help people find their visual, creative voices.  I teach and mentor students in the Masters of Arts in Counseling program at Prescott College.  As a SoulCollage® Facilitator, I lead monthly workshops in this wonderful collage technique, which adds to my belief that art has amazing healing powers.  And as a SoulCollage® Facilitator Trainer, I assist others in taking this amazing process out into their communities.