A called and ordained woman of God. I am sensitive to people's roots and earnestly respect the God of their truth, even when I disagree with some particular views. Over time I have found that some critical conversations are missing from traditional church dialogue and are even frowned upon. Discourse about sex and sexuality, cis and same-gender loving people, and reflection on how and why the church can sometimes get caught up in rigid views.

As a change agent and critical thinker who aims to reach ALL people in ministry, we all have a space in our lives that only God can fill—having been a single mom at a young age, a wife, hairstylist, First Lady, Rev., Pastor, Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor, Fur Mommy, and Author. And more recently, First Lady of the largest black protestant denomination in the USA. Makes me a well of experiences and wisdom to draw from as I advocate for all of us to live whole— in mind, body, and spirit.