I am a multi-hyphenate creator. I do not fit within any neat label or box. I am an actress, facilitator, director, writer, speaker, yoga and meditation teacher, and entrepreneur. I am also more than any of these labels. As Kierkegaard said, “Once you label me, you negate me.” I live my life in constant exploration and evolution.

I was born in Minsk, Belarus during the fall of the Soviet Union. I emigrated as a Belarusian-Ukrainian-Jewish refugee and grew up in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. I live on Lenape land in Brooklyn, NY. I am a proud "third-culture kid” and write about identity and belonging.

My lifelong experience navigating my complex identity lead me to co-found the Inheritance Project, a small and fast-growing Human Impact start-up in the area of DEIB and culture building. We facilitate innovative inclusion, leadership, and cultural programming through the lens of inheritance.

I believe everyone has a unique story that deserves to be heard.

I fell in love with storytelling at a young age, and received my BFA in Acting from Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.

I empower leaders, individuals and organizations to bridge cultural divides and create authentic change through the power of storytelling and deep listening.

As a co-founder of Rebis, I specialize in creating interactive XR performances, and helping creators bring their stories to life in the medium of their choosing, be it podcast, book or film.

As a speaker, I share my story and unique perspective on inclusion, intergenerational trauma, ethical storytelling, and leadership. I teach people how to understand the narratives they carry within and become the authors of their own story.