After 30 years in the vibrant energy of New York City – 10 of those performing on Broadway – I returned to my native Southern California beaches, where I work as an certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner, facilitator, coach and speaker. Blending together the creativity, artistry and playfulness gained in a long career in theater with experience from supporting my husband in his recovery from a devastating traumatic brain injury, I empower folks of all ages and career stages to achieve their personal and professional goals in order to live and work better.
I’ve earned additional certificates in Facilitation Skills, Positive Psychology Coaching, Positive Neuroplasticity and DEI, along with a specialization in Inspired Leadership. I’ve studied with Human Rights Leader and Smith College Professor Loretta Ross, serving as a volunteer facilitator for one of the Calling-In Groups. Having worked in 49 out of 50 of the United States, as well as in Asia, Canada and Europe, I relish connecting with people of many different cultures and backgrounds, individually or in groups of all sizes; up to 650 learners!
Appreciating the value of everyone’s time, I deliver fast-paced, interactive, high-energy learning experiences where participants not only gain effective techniques and understand the science behind them, they dive in and discover new “aha’s” by actively exploring how to apply the training in their everyday lives. We take a hard look at their obstacles and figure out how to leap over them. And we do it in an uplifting and engaging way that leaves clients feeling more motivated and energized than when they arrived.
As an artist, I’ve performed in touring and regional productions of such shows as CATS, A CHORUS LINE, WEST SIDE STORY and CAN CAN, culminating with the original Broadway production of MISS SAIGON. I’ve acted in plays ranging from Shakespeare to Sam Shepard and appeared with rock legends Alice Cooper and Clarence Clemons (of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band). The New York Newspaper EL DIARIO honored me as an Outstanding Woman of Hispanic Heritage, and the United Way selected me to represent their Asian-American campaign. If you enjoy audiobooks, I’ve narrated several, including the SAMANTHA MOON: VAMPIRE FOR HIRE series by J.R. Rain, and AURORA IN FOUR VOICES by Catherine Asaro and LIGHTENING FAST SPANISH FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES by Carolyn Woods.
An avid rollerblader, I love skating along the San Diego’s Mission and Pacific Beaches, swimming laps in an outdoor pool, managing care for my parents – who are both in their late 90’s – and once a year, voting for the Screen Actors Guild awards.