During my early months of adjusting to life in NC, I discovered that my deeper motivation for getting my horticulture degree was not just because I loved the blend of art and science, but also because I loved how being around plants made me feel. Plants boosts my sense of wonder and delight, and during stressful seasons, soothes my soul. Once I realized how important plants and nature were part of my story, I was committed to become a horticultural therapist to help others discover the healing side of plants.

• Horticultural Therapy Registration (HTR) through American Horticultural Therapy Association 

• Certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the Horticultural Therapy Institute (HTI) of Colorado

• A internship at The Farm - a CooperRiis Healing Community

• BS of Horticulture from University of Wisconsin-River Falls 

• Member of Carolinas Horticultural Therapy Association (CHTN)

• Former board member for the Carolinas Horticultural Therapy Network (CHTN)

• Member of Professional Development Committee (CHTN) which seeks to promote the profession of HT/TH through events, education and networking