About

I'm a young-ish disabled 30-something looking to build a life and find my way.  I have been extremely active in the local and diocesan activities of the Episcopal church with a focus on youth ministry (grades 6-12).

I served in the Episcopal Church's Young Adult Service Corp, placed with the Diocese of Brasília to serve as a computer teacher at a program center run by the local Anglican churches.

I am now home, back in the Diocese of Southwest Florida.

Currently, I have a program for churches to better serve and engage with disabled neighbors. You can learn more about that or set up a class here.

Feel free to contact me with any thoughts or questions about my goals, career, or ministry.  I'd love to hear from you. Fill out the info in the "Get in Touch" box to the right and I'll email you as soon as I'm able.

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