About Jenny

My deep love for the living Earth began in childhood. Growing up, I was free to roam the east coast shores of the Atlantic and explore the wooded pockets of my suburban neighborhood. I felt a profound sense of oneness with the world—what the poet Rumi so beautifully captures: “You are not a drop in the ocean; you are the entire ocean in a drop.” As a child, I knew this truth instinctively. I was part of everything.

As my career in technology grew and a computer screen became my primary view, I sought refuge in nature—escaping to remote landscapes to unplug and recharge. But something had shifted. The natural world was no longer my home; it had become a place to visit.

Everything changed with the arrival of my children. Reading The Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv ignited a deep realization: my children needed a connection to the living Earth, just as I had in my youth—for their well-being and for the future of our planet.

This marked the beginning of my journey back to a connected life. I rediscovered the interdependence of all living things, immersed myself in Buddhist philosophy, and cultivated a meditation practice that has carried me through life’s challenges. These experiences inspired me to become a guide, helping others rekindle their relationship with the more-than-human world and find peace through mindfulness.

I am a certified Mindful Outdoor Guide through the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership and am currently pursuing additional training as an ANFT Forest Therapy Guide. I have also earned certification as a Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher through an intensive two-year program under the guidance of Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. My background includes certifications as a PN Level 1 Nutrition Coach, Health Coach, and Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise, as well as a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. Additionally, I hold certifications in Wilderness First Aid through the National Outdoor Leadership School and CPR through the American Heart Association.

When I’m not guiding, you can find me cycling—both indoors and out—tending the garden and cooking plant-based meals with my husband, exploring creative art projects with my daughter, or curled up with a good book and my beloved dog.