About Me
I never saw myself working in this field, but living through a decade of post-separation abuse and a protracted custody battle forged my personal mission: to help other protective moms navigate Family Court litigation with strategy and efficiency.
My professional life as a business owner and a project manager in the fast-paced startup world gave me a unique skillset. The experience I acquired in strategic planning, meticulous organization, and problem-solving under pressure weren't just professional assets; it became my lifeline. I learned how to manage intricate projects on tight deadlines—and I now apply that same operational discipline to help mothers manage their cases with precision and efficiency.
This journey also demanded that I deeply educate myself on the dynamics of domestic abuse and coercive control. To formalize this hard-won knowledge, I received advanced training and certification as a Trauma-Informed Coach from Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a renowned expert in the field. Today, as the Co-Founder of New Jersey Protective Moms and an active member of organizations dedicated to legislative reform, I work tirelessly to create the changes that are needed in order for victims of domestic abuse and coercive control to have favorable outcomes in Family Court.
My purpose is to offer all of my clients a rare synthesis of lived understanding, professional strategy, and specialized training. My goal is not to give legal or therapeutic advice, but to provide the strategic framework my clients need in order to feel educated, empowered, and effective in their Family Court journey.
For further information about my experience and advanced training, you can access my curriculum vitae here.
My expertise is in understanding how high-conflict individuals weaponize the Family Court system to continue their abuse. As a trauma-informed strategist, I equip protective moms with the tools and mindset required to counteract these tactics.
My process is designed to build a strategic plan based on evidence that grounds case in facts, not fear, allowing my clients to advocate for their family with strength and clarity.
You Are Not Alone: The Reality of the System
My mission is fueled by understanding not just my own story, but the documented, systemic challenges that protective parents face.
These numbers highlight why a strategic, unconventional approach is essential in cases where domestic abuse is a factor:
40%
Percentage in which adjudicated batterers receive joint (legal or physical) custody.
2x
Men who abuse their partners contest custody at least twice as often as non-abusive fathers.
67%
The prevalence of domestic abuse in contested child custody cases.