Welcome!

For years, I felt that nagging pull, the sense that life was supposed to be more than just the daily grind. I wanted to build a career I loved, raise a family, travel the world, write a memoir, pitch a travel TV series… to do it all while still challenging myself professionally. But I also knew firsthand how overwhelming that doing-it-all struggle can be, especially as a working parent in a world where the 9-5 (or let’s be honest, 8-6+) demands never seem to end.

That mix of career ambition, personal fulfillment, and the desire to redefine work-life alignment led me to create Clarity West. As a Work-Life Alignment Coach, certified through iPEC’s Core Energy™ Coaching program, I help early to mid-career professionals reimagine the work-life conversation, navigate burnout and career transitions, and design a life where work and life are equally energizing.

From Corporate Hustle to Coaching

Before founding Clarity West, I spent almost two decades in tech, management consulting, and international affairs, working with companies like Intuit, Booz Allen Hamilton, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. I navigated the federal and corporate spaces, gaining firsthand experience in:
✔ High-performance environments where the pressure to excel is constant.
✔ Leadership and talent development, helping individuals and teams grow.
✔ The reality of career evolution—how people shift, pivot, and adapt over time.

I loved the work. It challenged me, shaped me, and connected me with incredible people. I also saw how careers evolve, how skills transfer, and how success can mean different things at different stages of life. But no matter where I worked, one theme remained: helping people do their best work, without burning themselves out in the process.

Now, that passion fuels my coaching, guiding professionals to align their careers with their ambitions and values, while also making space for what truly lights them up. Because work-life alignment isn’t about choosing between success and personal fulfillment; it’s about making them work together.

Perspective is My Superpower

In 2013, I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, an experience that reshaped my perspective on work, well-being, and what truly matters. It was the wake-up call that led me to redefine success on my own terms—one that includes:
• Meaningful work that aligns with my values.
• More space for family, travel, and adventure.
• Creative and entrepreneurial pursuits I’d always dreamed of exploring.

Today, I help others do the same, guiding them to create careers and lives that feel mutually fulfilling, not mutually exclusive.

Let’s Disrupt the Work-Life Conversation

I’m here to flip the script. Too often, work-life conversations focus on efficiency, hustle, and squeezing more into an already full plate. But true alignment means looking at the full picture, not just the career side of the equation.

What does that mean? It means:
• Building a career that supports your life, not one that overshadows it.
• Talking openly about both professional growth and personal fulfillment.
• Making space for what makes life feel big.

If your current path feels misaligned, unsustainable, or unclear, let’s rethink how work and life fit together without losing your ambition or passion for what you do in the process.

Beyond Coaching

I’m married with a 13-year-old son (plus our rescue dog Maya, of course!). We’re an adventurous trio, always seeking new experiences together. Although I grew up in Northern California and now call the San Diego home region, I’ve also lived in Costa Rica, Colorado, Belize, and the East Coast—each place adding to my love for travel, connection, and exploring new perspectives.

Education

• BA in International Relations & Psychology – Wellesley College

• MS in Foreign Service & MBA – Georgetown University

Life Outside of Work

• Exploring new cities & countries (yes, I still dream of that travel TV series!)

• Getting outside—whether hiking, road-tripping, or just breathing fresh air

• Connecting with incredible people & having meaningful conversations

• Infusing life with curiosity, joy, and the occasional spontaneous adventure

I truly believe in embracing what energizes us. When we do, we show up better in all aspects of life. If you’re ready to create a career and life that actually work together, let’s talk!