Neutral. Structured. Financially focused.

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Founder, Empowered Separation

Divorce is a financial turning point.

I created Empowered Separation for couples who do not want their divorce to become a financial war. My role is to help both of you understand the financial picture, evaluate your options, and make informed decisions that your attorneys can later formalize.

Credentials That Support Your Journey

My commitment to providing exceptional service is backed by a robust educational background and specialized credentials. Below, you'll find details about my education and professional certifications that underscore my expertise in this field:

Education

• Masters in Business Administration from the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte
• Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Business from Queens College (now Queens University of Charlotte)

Divorce Credentials & Affiliations

• CDFA®️ Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
• CDC®️  Certified Divorce Coach
• Collaborative Family Law Training IACP
• Family Financial Mediation Training - Carolina Dispute Settlement Services
• Association of Fraud Examiners - Associate Member
• NC Association of Professional Mediators

Additional Credentials for specialized Divorce Coaching and Dispute Resolution Coaching
• DFC™ Divorce Financial Coach• CDFC™ Certified Divorce Financial Coach

• CDP™   CDP Divorce Practitioner™ 

• CDRC™ Certified Dispute Resolution Coach

Licenses previously held, no longer active:

• NC Real Estate Salesman License  
• NC Health & Life Insurance License  
• FINRA Series 6, 63, 65, 66 and 7​​

Speaking and Teaching Engagements

• Second Saturday Divorce Workshops, Financial Presenter since 2018
• CDC College of Divorce Coaches Instructor - Getting Organized for the Process 2023-2026
• Dodging Divorce Disasters Podcast with Lori Hawkins 2025
• Women & Money Women's Financial Literacy Workshop at Cary Chamber of Commerce 2024
• Working with CDFA Podcast with Jamie Milam 2024
• Age Slayer Podcast with Traci Butz 2021
• CDC College of Divorce Coaches - Changing Your Relationship with Money 2021, 2022
• Being a Divorce Coach interview with Christian Noguera Spectrum News January 2021
• The 4 Paths to Divorce article with Nicole Quallen, JD Two Families Law 2017
• How a CDFA Can Help You During Divorce video with Elizabeth Stephenson, New Direction Law 2016