I started attending Systema classes in the Spring of 2015, to find an activity my husband and I could enjoy together to build up strength and learn self-defense skills. From the first class, and with every session since then, I have found Systema extremely fulfilling, challenging and rejuvenating. The instructors and training partners provide encouragement in every class, and push me well beyond my comfort zone to achieve things I didn’t think were possible. I always leaves the class feeling empowered and refreshed. Systema has helped me address years of chronic back pain and to regain my youthful outlook on life.

I enjoy hiking, camping, scuba diving, hanging out with extended family, and spending time with my Systema partner / husband Henry, and our Australian cattle dog, Mattie. I lead a team of Business Operations Managers at Cisco Systems, and have a BA in History.