About

About Me

As an environmental gerontologist I work at the intersection of aging and place. I analyze how our physical environments impact health and wellness as we age.

In a stable climate, this work is important. In a changing climate, it is urgent.

I founded this consultancy because I saw a disconnect in how we plan for the future. Emergency managers are focused on the increasing severity of disasters. Urban planners are focused on zoning and infrastructure. Public Health planners are focused on healthy populations.

I work at the intersection of all three.

I help Midwest municipalities understand that "climate resilience" and "age-friendliness" are not separate goals—they are the same goal. A community that is safe for an 85-year-old during a heat wave is a community that is safer for everyone.

Core Credentials

• Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Studies focusing on Sustainable Community Planning; M.A. in Gerontology; B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy

• Strategic Consultant: I translate community conversations and high-level demographic + climate data into actionable, step-by-step strategic plans that city councils and county boards can actually implement.

• Behavior Change Specialist: A plan is only as good as the people who follow it. I specialize in moving communities from awareness to action, designing communication strategies that effectively reach and motivate diverse populations.

• Midwest Based: Rooted in St. Paul, MN, I understand the unique political and social landscape of our Midwest region.

Let’s Get to Work

Your community is changing. Let’s make sure it’s ready.