About Regina

These type of pages take so much work to write out.  I have been sitting here for almost two days trying to figure out what's most important and professional to put here.  How do I make myself sound like someone you want to work with?  I mean, it's not easy to figure out how to be confident, relatable, and vulnerable all at once.   

It's crazy to think about, but many of the transformative seasons of our lives demand that very thing.   

In the reproductive health world, I've experienced it firsthand.  We are taking in massive levels of medical information about ourselves, trying to move forward in hope, and learning how to advocate for ourselves, all while internally battling the emotional strain that the disease of infertility brings.  For over ten years I've worked to not only pull myself out of those depths, but also support others on similar paths, and educate those who have never had to think about it.

As a librarian specializing in adolescents, I have seen teens treated poorly or with apprehension. They are somehow expected to "know better", "do better", and perform, all while navigating the complexities of changing peer structures, evolving bodies, and high school.   For almost two decades I have created teen library programs that help young people grow and mature through positive experiences with adults, by building on the concepts of respect and relationship. 

While the two groups seem vastly different, adolescents and those facing fertility issues,  there is one thing that has been nearly identical in my work with both; the yearning to be seen, heard, and understood.  This is what I’ve mastered over the years. So instead of trying to come up with some fancy "About Me" section, let me cut to the chase: 

 Hey, I'm Regina and I enjoy helping others feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered. 

If you'll allow me, I'd like to do that for you or teach you to do so for others.