Workshops & Speaking

I teach, talk and facilitate at the intersections of disability justice, grief, queerness, relationships and care.

I’ve led workshops and talks at Southwest Love Fest, Midwest Love Fest, the Queer Joy Summit, Queer Astrology Conference and inside institutions like Columbia University Irving Medical Center and The New School. I center accessible storytelling, grief work and community connection rooted in lived experience and trauma-informed practice. Participants leave with tools for inclusive grief and care work, storytelling and accessible facilitation.

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Who I Work With

I speak and facilitate for organizations, conferences, festivals, universities, non-profits and communities looking to bring accessible and thoughtful reflection to their audiences. I especially love working with: queer and polyamorous communities, disability justice spaces, grief and end-of-life programs, healthcare and clinical training programs, DEI and accessibility initiatives, and community groups doing relational work. I work both virtually and in-person (NYC and available for travel.)

If you don’t think you fall into these categories but think I’d be a good fit to talk to your team(s), write to me.

What I Offer

I lead workshops, talks and facilitated discussions on four core topics. Each can be adapted to your audience, format and time frame.

Embodied Storytelling & Care

I provide tools for using personal narrative as a tool for relational healing (for individuals, communities and the people who hold space for all.)

Grief, Joy & Community

Develop practices to name grief, cultivate joy, and hold space for collective care.

Death & End of Life Care

Faciliation skills for compassionate transitions (caregivers, community members and professionals working with the dying and bereaved.)

Disability Justice in Relationships

Explore intimacy, consent, and relational care within chronic illness and queer communities.

Select Past Presentations

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    Disability Justice in Relational Spaces: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Relationships

    Originally presented at Southwest Love Fest 2025.

    In this session, we’ll discuss how to incorporate disability justice into non-monogamous relationships and community spaces. Covering topics like access check-ins, care mapping, and community resilience, this workshop provides frameworks for building more inclusive, accessible relationship networks.

    Key Takeaways:

    Participants will learn practical tools, like access check-ins and care mapping, to foster inclusivity and accessibility in their relationships.

    They will gain insight into how disability justice principles can strengthen community resilience and relational support networks.

    Participants will leave with frameworks to create more supportive, accessible spaces in both personal and community relationships.

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    Practicing Accountability in Polyamory: Moving Beyond Conflict to Collective Healing

    Originally presented at Southwest Love Fest 2025.

    Using a transformative justice lens, this session explores ways to foster accountability and navigate conflict within polyamorous relationships. We’ll discuss techniques for building trust, managing ruptures, and healing together, creating a blueprint for resilient relationships.

    Key Takeaways:

    Participants will learn transformative justice techniques to foster accountability and trust in polyamorous relationships.

    They will gain tools for navigating conflicts and repairing relational ruptures in constructive ways.

    Participants will practice these tools for building resilient, healing-centered relationships.

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    The Cosmos of Care: Building Care Constellations

    Originally presented at Midwest Love Fest 2024

    This workshop goes beyond the boundaries of love to explore the power of care constellations and community resilience. Whether polyamorous, monogamous, or in between, this session offers practical tools and insights for navigating life's complexities with compassion and strength. In this workshop, we'll map constellations and core values and empower attendees to create comprehensive care plans to navigate crises and challenges. From sharing the best resources to discussing strategies for navigating oppressive systems rooted in white supremacy, I'll equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and collaborative exercises, participants will learn how to build inclusive communities with care, consent, and mutual support. Whether facing a personal crisis or seeking to create a more resilient community, this workshop will provide invaluable guidance and inspiration. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery, connection, and empowerment as we dismantle oppressive systems and build a world rooted in care and justice.

  • Other Notable Talks

    Dreaming through Decolonization - Originally presented at the Queer Joy Summit 2024

    Embodied Cosmos at Queer Astrology Conference - Winter 2023, January 2023

    Affirming Queer Identity in the Workplace for the Department of Surgery at CUIMC, Spring 2021.

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