I've always been drawn to helping people. That passion led me to a career in public health and experiences in nonprofit work, the Peace Corps, disaster relief, and community health. Each chapter shaped me and taught me something new.

In 2022, my life changed in ways I never expected. After losing my dad and going through a breakup, I turned to endurance sports to cope with my grief. When an injury forced me to slow down, followed by unexpected job losses, I found myself questioning not only my career, but the life I wanted to build.

• What kind of life do I actually want?

• What makes me feel alive?

• What does wellness really mean?

The answers led me back to creativity, nature, curiosity, and the simple things that made me feel grounded. They also led me to become a Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and discover that wellness is about more than nutrition and exercise—it's about creating a life that supports your whole self.

Root & Wander Ventures grew from that journey: a belief that you don't have to have it all figured out. You can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and create a life that feels authentically yours.

My hope is that Root & Wander inspires you to embrace progress over perfection, explore what makes you feel alive, and find your own way forward.