She is ordained in the United Methodist tradition. She has served churches of different sizes, cities, and cultures, and every time has seen how seeking justice must begin with the people and extend to the world to fully know God. She has been involved in labor campaigns, interfaith activism, and Community Renewal Society anti-violence initiatives, and hopes to contribute to CRS' critical mission in whatever ways she can. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and her Master's in Divinity from Harvard.