Bio

I leverage over 20 years of expertise in communication and relationship management in equipping managers, teams and business professionals to have ''safe conversations'' - transformative dialogue that uncovers hidden workplace issues. Whether challenging team dynamics, mismanaged expectations, cultural insensitivity or good old-fashioned bad behavior, ''safe conversations'' foster greater innovation, inclusion and collaboration within organizations. I have a diverse career experience as an educator, leadership trainer, professional mediator and conflict coach. Organizations I've supported include SHRM, PIHRA, Pinterest, Women in Technology International, Workforce Institute, Rimini Street Incorporation, Santa Clara Superior Court, Santa Clara Office of Education, Santa Clara Department of Human Relations, San Jose State University and California League of Schools. I am a professional mediator and a conflict coach. I mediate small claims and civil harassment cases at the Santa Clara Superior Court and provide community mediation for the Santa Clara Department of Human Services.