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My Story
I have a deep love for the beauty, people, and communities of Kitsap County and feel incredibly fortunate to have called this region home for over 33 years. Raising a family on Bainbridge Island afforded incredible schools, unparalleled beauty and meaningful connections and opportunities. During this time I was honored to teach dance at Bainbridge Dance Center, also serving as both Associate Director and Director. Connecting with students and their families, guiding dancers in discovering and cultivating their passion was an experience which brought immense joy and challenge. Day to day school administration built my strengths in communication, business and production management. Leading a school fostered a love of collaboration and community building.
In 2017 I embarked on a new adventure, moving north to North Kitsap, where we realized our long-held dream of owning a home with breathtaking west-facing water and Olympic Mountain views. Living in this ever-changing, awe-inspiring landscape has been nothing short of magical—both energizing and deeply meditative. We’ve embraced life as North Kitsap locals, uncovering hidden gems throughout the region and reaffirming our belief that there is no better place to call home than the stunning West Puget Sound.
On my favorite free days, you might find me in the garden, exploring an art museum, or strolling along the beach with our dog, River. (Ask me about the story of how we persevered to bring River and her two brothers into the U.S. from Canada during COVID!) Evenings are often spent at concerts, dance and theater performances, or stargazing by the fire. I have a passion for photography, a deep love for orcas, and find delight in providing friends and neighbors with fresh-cut flower bouquets.
Community connection is at the heart of who I am. One of my most meaningful contributions has been my involvement in the creation of Hansville’s new 100-acre Forever Forest, now a permanent part of the Hansville Greenway. As a leader in the organizing team, I helped craft a plan to purchase 100 acres of land from a developer in order to avoid development, and retain it as open space for benefit of humans and nature. I played a key role in the early fundraising efforts and helped spearhead the community-wide outreach campaign that raised $2.1 million—meeting our goal in a remarkably short timeframe, thanks to the deep generosity and enthusiasm of so many. Today, this land is held in trust by Great Peninsula Conservancy, ensuring its preservation for generations to come. (Learn more about Hansville Greenway West here: https://greatpeninsula.org/property/hansville-greenway-west-campaign/
Some of my other community involvement includes teaching a weekly adult modern dance class, serving as a member of Hansville Helping Hands, for which I chaired the 2018 & 2019 Hansville Garden Tours, and participating in the Flotsam & Jetsam Garden Club of Hansville.
Whether through real estate, community advocacy, or honoring nature; I am deeply committed to fostering meaningful connections, and I love nothing more than helping others pursue their “home sweet home” dreams.
