When my husband and I were leaving seminary, a group of about eight friends—sisters whose husbands were also students at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary in New York—decided we would stay connected. Eventually, we began gathering in person. It was so life-giving to walk side by side in our journeys that we continue to this day. During the ten days leading up to my surgery, these sisters called me, connected me with physician friends, and even set up a GoFundMe so that the unexpected cost would not become a burden. One dear friend came and stayed with my family for over a week, caring for my children while my husband helped me recover. Without them, I do not believe I would have survived one of the hardest trials of my life. That sisterhood, that lifeline, is what I desire for all clergy wives.

Along with my lived experience, the Lord has prepared me for this role through my professional background. Years in design, disability care, client relations, and event planning have equipped me to design programs, galvanize connections, and create inclusive spaces where clergy wives and widows feel welcomed and nurtured. After recovering from burnout, I am more passionate than ever to help other sisters find balance and lasting strength. My vision is a place where every sister not only survives but thrives—offering her gifts so we build a Church sustained by God’s grace, beauty, and love.