Why I Do This Work

For as long as I can remember, people have come to me with their problems.

As a teenager, friends would pull me aside for advice. As an adult, family members, coworkers, neighbors, and complete strangers would often ask for guidance when they felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next.

Back then, I used to joke that I should pull out my Sally Jesse Raphael glasses, grab an Oprah microphone, and start charging for my services.

I had no idea there was actually a profession built around helping people navigate conflict, communication, and difficult conversations.

Then I discovered mediation.

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Discovering My Calling

While completing my Bachelor's Degree in Global Studies at Metropolitan State University, I enrolled in a negotiations and mediation course.

During the class, I learned that mediation wasn't simply something people did naturally. It was a professional skill and career path.

Everything clicked.

The work felt familiar because I had been helping people work through challenges for most of my life.

After completing my coursework and mediation training, I earned my Minnesota mediation certification and began building the foundation for what would eventually become EASE Conflict Resolution Services.

Why EASE Matters

EASE was originally a dream shared between me and my fiancé, Patrick.

We envisioned creating a space where people could find support, understanding, accountability, and resolution.

While I focused on mediation and conflict resolution, Patrick was passionate about restorative practices, circle work, and community healing.

When COVID changed our lives forever and Patrick passed away in 2020, our dream was suddenly left unfinished.

For a time, I wasn't sure what would come next.

Then my sons reminded me that this work mattered.

They encouraged me to continue building what Patrick and I had started.

Today, EASE stands as both a professional mission and a personal legacy.

Every client, conversation, workshop, and success story honors the vision we once shared.

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Professional Credentials

• Founder & CEO, EASE Conflict Resolution Services

• Certified Minnesota Mediator

• Certified Restorative Family Mediator

• Circle Keeper

• Project Management Certified

• Bachelor's Degree in Global Studies

• Author of Boundaries Without Guilt

• Continuing education and advanced training in civil, family, divorce, restorative, and conflict resolution practices

Author of Boundaries Without Guilt

Many people struggle to set healthy boundaries because they fear disappointing others, creating conflict, or being perceived as selfish.

In Boundaries Without Guilt, I share practical tools, personal insights, and encouragement to help readers communicate more effectively, protect their peace, and build healthier relationships without shame or guilt.

Whether you're navigating family dynamics, caregiving responsibilities, workplace challenges, or personal relationships, this book offers strategies to help you move forward with confidence.

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My Approach

I believe conflict is a normal part of life.

Most people are not struggling because they are bad people.

They're struggling because they're hurt, overwhelmed, misunderstood, frustrated, or simply stuck.

My role isn't to tell people what to do.

My role is to help them gain clarity, communicate more effectively, and move forward with confidence.

Whether I'm working with individuals, families, organizations, or communities, my goal remains the same:

To help people move from confusion and conflict toward understanding and resolution.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Whether you're navigating a difficult conversation, family conflict, workplace challenge, relationship concern, or simply feeling stuck, you don't have to figure it out alone.

Let's work together to create a path forward.

Schedule a Consultation Today

🦋 EASE Your Mind. Embrace Resolution.