My journey may not have started the way you would expect.  I grew up in a chaotic, cluttered, disorganized home.  Every surface was piled high with papers, books, laundry – you name it.  The floor of my bedroom was hidden under piles of clothes.  It was hard to focus, impossible to find anything, frustrating and embarrassing.

As I grew up, I noticed that not all homes were like mine.  When I visited friends I saw that they knew where to find things and where to put them away.  Surfaces didn’t have to be cleared off before we used them.  There were no piles to wade through.  I also noticed how I felt in those spaces – calm, focused and less anxious.

I wanted this!  It wasn’t easy, and it didn’t happen overnight, but over time I learned how to fight the clutter and disorganization and create orderly, peaceful and functional spaces for myself.  I became a passionate organizer. 

This passion was reflected in my career.  After obtaining my MBA, I worked for a major specialty retailer, responsible for the placement of every product on every shelf of every store – an organizer’s dream. I went on to direct a project management team at a pharmaceutical company, applying my skills to complex IT projects.  I also put my talents to good use in volunteer positions for multiple organizations. 

Although my professional work was a good fit for my organizing skills, it just wasn’t as satisfying or fulfilling as I knew it could be.  My true desire was to work directly with people, connecting with them and impacting their lives in a meaningful way. 

And that’s how Breakthrough Decluttering came to be.  I now use my passion and skills to help people like you declutter and create functional, organized spaces that reflect who you are and your vision for your life.  My satisfaction comes from my clients’ success.

When I’m not decluttering you can find me conversing with a good friend, in my garden tending to my perennials and seasonal veggies, swimming in a pool or preferably a lake, folk dancing or walking and enjoying nature.

You can declutter your life!  With my process, combined with my compassionate, supportive coaching, you will achieve your goals.