they were formed in the quiet ache of unanswered questions,
the sting of rejection, and the shadow of loss.
As an adoptee, she has navigated the complex layers of identity, silence, and belonging.
As a caregiver and widow, she has sat with sorrow and still found the strength to stand.
Her lived experiences—rooted in abandonment, grief, and grace—
now shape the work she does to hold space for others.
Because of the wounds she’s carried and the healing she’s pursued,
Iris meets others not as an expert with easy answers,
but as a witness to what’s possible when God meets us in the middle of our pain.
Iris' most meaningful qualifications weren’t earned in a classroom—
The Wounds That Shaped the Work
