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• Public-Health-Lens Consulting

• Death Doula: End-of-Life and Home Funeral Guide 

• Altered States  Education & Programming 

• Community Organizing & Activism

• Nondenominational, cannabis-friendly Wedding & Funeral Officiant  

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Originally Born in Downey, California, I moved around frequently with family to surrounding cities and counties before sticking to Buena Park in my formative years from later grade school (Buena Terra), Jr. High (Orangeview) to high school (Western). Joining college academia in 2001 after trade school and working as a medical assistant, I moved to Long Beach while earning an undergrad in English Literature at CSULB – Go Beach! 

 

I am a multifaceted professional bringing a vividly curated experience to my role as a Community Educator. My background is as diverse as my passions. I have accumulated more than six years in the cannabis industry and over a decade of experience as an editor and English tutor, which has honed my organizational, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
 

My early endeavors as an ob/gyn medical assistant, mortuary evening administrator, and nonprofit work with the senior community have equipped me with a unique blend of skills and perspectives. These roles have deepened my expertise in areas such as altered state education, community access, breaking stigmas, harm reduction, and equity, all of which play a significant role in my current endeavors.

In recent years, I returned to my experience in deathcare to increase community education and awareness of green options, plus services and education as a Death Doula and Home Funeral Guide.

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With a compassionate approach, I empower individuals and families to navigate end-of-life care with dignity, offering personalized support and guidance through the complexities of the end-of-life. My dedication to fostering a deeper understanding and acceptance of death as a natural part of life is reflected in my work, aiming to provide comfort and meaningful alternatives to ‘traditional’ practices.

My experience as an Evening Administrator at a family-run mortuary moved me to contemplate why and how we as a society process death. Having access to information and options, we can cultivate better end of life transitions for ourselves and the those we love. 

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As the co-founder of the Peer Education Community Center (PECC), I am on the ground, moving among the grass root endeavors in the community advocating for people experiencing homelessness, people who use drugs, and mentoring & empowering budding non-profit organizations.

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PECC is dedicated to advancing peer-to-peer education and support, systemic navigation, and multidisciplinary navigation clinics. Through these initiatives, I champion community advocacy, social justice, and systemic change, emphasizing the importance of community education for a better quality of life and, most importantly, access to choices.

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Living in the Zaferia District of Long Beach, Southern California, I am a true urbanite. Born and raised in the region, I have called Long Beach my home for the past 21 years. My local roots and extensive experience contribute to my innovative and alternative approaches to community education and my vision for progressive community involvement. I am committed to alternative approaches, and a holistic view of life's journey.

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Whether guiding communities through education or individuals through the final stages of life, my approach is characterized by empathy, innovation, and a deep-seated desire for systemic changes.

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