Aquarius/Virgo moon/Virgo rising. Type A and a little bit hippy. Professional and organized. Podcast junkie. Mom to one incredible kiddo. Dancer. World traveler. Naturalist. Shoes with sparkles. Hazelnut lattes with coconut milk. Sushi.  Tequila.

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I've been planning events since I was 13 years old. In January 2010, I decided to make a career out of my passion for parties and enrolled in a Wedding & Event Planning Certification Course. I completed my coursework with honors, and Gala Events & Weddings was born!

 

As a trilingual, non-denominational Officiant I have been marrying couples since 2008 in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I am passionate about working with couples to create meaningful ceremonies that authentically embody their personalities and values. I know I've succeeded when everyone leaves the ceremony wowed by how "them" it was! 

 

I've lived in Humboldt County, behind the redwood curtain, for nearly 30 years. I graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt with a BA in 2004, moved to experience life in a couple other northern California communities, traveled the world, and returned to Humboldt to make this community my forever home.

 

I've worked for local schools, government, private, and non-profit sectors organizing events such as conferences, professional development trainings, retreats, multi-agency community service days, parties and festivals.

 

From 2015 - 2018, I served as a Board Member for the Eureka-Humboldt Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

 

In 2019, I joined the Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation Board of Directors where I served until accepting the position of Executive Director in October 2023.

 

On June 21, 2023 I was appointed member of the Fuente Nueva Charter Council where I am currently serving a three-year term.