I am a licensed Colorado attorney, and have been mediating for nearly ten years. While I enjoy understanding the law , I do not enjoy perpetuating people’s problems or legal disputes through lengthy, drawn-out, stressful litigation. 

Mediating is where I thrive.

I was born and raised in Telluride, Colorado, and I’m a true outdoor enthusiast and lover of the Rocky Mountains. I studied Anthropology and Philosophy as an undergraduate in Boulder, Colorado, and Norwich, England. Prior to law school I worked in finance, political fundraising, marketing and advertising, and for a Boulder based non-profit. I attended law school because of my sincere desire to help others, especially people in turmoil trying to navigate often complex legal issues.

I have also worked as a dishwasher, waitress, horse wrangler, nanny,  office manager, mentor, mentee, intern, personal assistant and more. I appreciate that people come from different walks of life, and we each have our own experiences relative to the vastly different lives we have lived. I use my varied life experience and substantial academic background in order to understand that no issue is too small, but simultaneously, no issue is worth sitting on for too long. Life is simply too short to perpetuate a dispute that can be resolved.

I have a great understanding and ability to work with all sorts of people to connect and motivate towards a solution. Moreso, I thrive when presented with issues that need creative thinking and a quick, effective resolution. This is why levelheaded was formed.

One important note: while I do have a law degree and an active law license, when I engage in the mediation process I am not providing legal services or legal advice. At no time before, during or after the mediation am I practicing law, nor should it be construed as such.

Education, Training and Certificates

Board Member, Mediation Association of Colorado (2022)

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Teacher for Topics in Mediation, the Colorado Bar Association (2021)

Professional Member of the Mediation Association of Colorado (2018-Present)

Mediation Association of Colorado (2018- Present)

Lead Mediator, On-Site Director, Court Mediation Services (2017 – Present )

Mediation Training Certificate, Colorado Supreme Court, Office of Continuing Legal & Judicial Education (2017)

Attorney, Stengel Hoppe, LLP, Title Attorney (2018-2020)

Attorney, Burns, Figa & Will, Attorney for Ethics and Legal Regulations (2017)

Attorney & Law Clerk, Deemer Law, Trusts & Wills Attorney, (2015-2016)

Rhone Brackett Inn of Court (2016 -Present)

Colorado Law License (2016 – Present)

Doctor of Jurisprudence, California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA, 2013 – 2015

Creative Problem Solving Scholarship Recipient (2013 – 2015); President, International Legal Society (2013 – 2014); President, Environmental Law Society (2014 – 2015); Published in the Environmental Law Society Annual Newsletter (2015)

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology & Philosophy, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO, 2004 – 2008

BBC Scholarship for Academic Honors (2005 – 2006); Dean’s List (2005-2007); National Honor Society (2007)

Foreign Exchange, Political Science, University of East Anglia, Norwich, U.K, 2005 – 2006

SHIP Scholarship (2005 – 2006)