Our Board of Directors

It is an honor to lead Orange Door Community Wellness through it's initial years as a non-profit organization.  I am a Registered Yoga Teacher and have been teaching yoga since 2018.  I am fortunate enough to share yoga practice with many members in my community including, but not limited to, my healthcare co-workers, persons recovering from addiction, girl scouts, middle school students, church youth groups, clients in community corrections, nurses, and neighbors within my HOA.  My professional work background is within the medical field but includes experience with community relations, marketing and public education.  I also served on the board of directors for the non-profit Hi Fives Robotics team for several years.  I look forward to utilizing my knowledge and organizational skills to grow Orange Door Community Wellness from it's "little yoga studio" seed into it's "wellness resource center" blossoms.  

RYT-200

I have a Masters of Science degree in Ayurveda and Integrative Health from MIU. I am also a RYT500, having studied under Shannon Paige taking the trauma informed yoga teacher training at Earth Yoga Colorado. I joined Orange Door Community Wellness in 2023 and have jumped in feet first to help this organization grow through workshops, yoga classes and most recently by joining the Board.   

As the founder of Orange Door Community Wellness, it is my honor to have these women guiding and nurturing this organization.  As a professional, I have worked with a variety of non-profit organizations serving various disadvantaged populations.  I obtained my Master of Public Administration in Non-Profit Program Development and have focused on community services through equine therapy programs, agricultural development programs, disaster services, and mental health.  I am a licensed CPR/First Aid Instructor, a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, a Citizens Emergency Response Training trainer, and a certified Peer Support Professional as well as a yoga instructor.  My passion is building up communities and the people that live and grow in them.

ERYT-200

RYT-500 (pending)

PSP-Mental Health

MPA,Non-Profit Development

Coming together to serve the people of the Grand Valley is a mission dear to my heart, so I was beyond excited when ODCW asked me to join the board. As a yoga teacher and small business owner, I love supporting women in creating something good in the world. ODCW is that something good. As a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, and bodyworker for the last 20+ years, I love community-minded wellness! ODCW continues to make wellness classes and training accessible to all residents of the Grand Valley. 

ERYT-500, M.S.- Psychology

Biosomatic Movement Practitioner

Licensed Massage Therapist

I am happy to have been invited to be a member of the Board of Directors at Orange Door!  My background is in the law, I am an associate attorney that practices in employment and healthcare law.  Further, I have been involved with many non-profit organizations in the Western Slope.  I also have an extensive background in meditation/mindfulness and have guided meditations for large groups of people.  Teaching meditation, connection, and mindfulness is a passion of mine.