I received my Masters of Divinity from The Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA.

Ordained 20 years, I have worked as a hospital chaplain, youth prison chaplain, high school teacher in the South Pacific as well as in parishes ranging from New York City to Nome, Alaska.

Today I’m a motivational speaker, life coach and business communications consultant. I help people learn healthy communication skills so they can develop and nurture satisfying relationships—both personal and business.

To learn more about this aspect of my work and to sign up for my free monthly e-zine dealing with communication topics, please visit JPR-Communications.com.

In addition to my coaching and training work, I teach cross-cultural and business communication classes at UCLA and Loyola-Marymount University.

Two nieces and five godchildren keep me balanced and grounded!