I have lived much of my life overseas and have only recently named "permaculture" to the projects and activities that I saw and participated in.

Completed my Masters at Clark University in International Development and Social Change with further studies in Community Development and Planning as well as Environmental Science and Policy. Through my Masters I was introduced to permaculture (in name) and got involved in community projects in Worcester, MA.

Currently I am the Programs Coordinator for Living Routes, providing study abroad in ecovillages. We have two Permaculture programs: Ecocentro IPEC, Brazil and Sirius Community, Shutesbury, MA. Living Routes is also working with UMASS Permaculture on a project at UMASS, Amherst.