Our Mission & Philosophy

I founded Solaris Global Pathways after more than a decade working in people, culture, and inclusion across global organizations—and a lifetime of being deeply shaped by work.

I got my first job at 11, started working consistently at 16, worked two jobs through much of my twenties, and eventually spent more than a decade in Big Tech. For a long time, achievement, responsibility, and being someone others could depend on were simply part of how I moved through the world.

My professional background includes leadership training through Yale and McKinsey, along with certifications in yoga and mindfulness-based coaching. Across those experiences, I became increasingly interested in the relationship between how we work, how we care for ourselves, and the space we give ourselves to consider what matters beyond our immediate responsibilities.

Solaris was ultimately shaped by lived experience. When my role was “eliminated,” I turned an unexpected career transition into a sabbatical. What began as unplanned time away became an opportunity to rest, travel, reflect, and recognize just how disconnected I had become from my own wellbeing and sense of direction.

That experience changed how I think about time away. A sabbatical doesn’t have to be an escape from meaningful work or a rejection of ambition. It can be an intentional investment in how you want to live, work, and lead.

Today, Solaris brings what I learned into a self-guided sabbatical planning course for people who want to thoughtfully prepare for time away—whether that means months of solo travel, a shorter break, time closer to home, or simply beginning to plan for someday.

Create space for what matters most.

To read more about my sabbatical experience, explore My Sabbatical Story.