I am currently an undergraduate student in the Religious Studies program at York University in Toronto, Canada.

While most people think of Christianity, Judaism and Islam when they think of religion, my perspective is a little different: I’m most interested in the emerging field of western esoteric studies. So far, my undergrad work has helped me explore ancient cults of the Mediterranean, 18th century American mystics, and eastern philosophy as it relates to the female experience.

In addition to my studies at York, I have an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts (cum laude) and have taken web master courses at the post-secondary level.

Current Grade Point Average: 8.55/9.00 (A+)

Papers of Note:

  • Wondrous Mysteries: Mysticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls
  • Gendered Images of Divinity & Women’s Religious Alienation
  • The Ecstatic Divine: Joyful Motivations and Eastern Integration in the Hare Krishna Movement
  • Shakers & Puritans: Two Approaches to Experiential Religion
  • Walter Burkert’s Ancient Mystery Cults: Four Topics for Understanding the Mysteries (book review)
  • Philosophical Liberation: The Case for Legitimate Female Sannyasa
  • Miracles! Visions! Blood Sacrifice! The Sacred Tales as Blueprint for Greco-Roman Religious Practice

Academic Organizations:
Golden Key International Honour Society
Societas Magica

Languages Spoken:
English, German

Academic Career

York University, Toronto, Canada 2010 to present
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies
Currently in third year of program

Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, 2008
InDesign for Graphic Communications (professional development course)

Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario, 2004 to 2006
Web Master Courses, GPA 96%

Moraine Valley, Palos Hills, Illinois, 1998 to 2000
Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts (A.A.)
Graduated Cum Laude, GPA 3.69/4.0 (92%)
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society
- Named to the President’s List for four semesters
- Named to the Dean’s List for two semesters

Columbia College, Chicago, Illinois, 1992 to 1993
Audio Engineering Program

Volunteer Activities:
Founding Chair & Webmaster, Local Residents’ Association
Webmaster/Member, Hamilton Cycling Committee
Member, Keep Hamilton Clean Committee