Gigi‘s life and work are focused on integral healing through right livelihood, social action, rites of passage, the practice of council and the arts. She is a catalyst and consultant, a facilitator and guide: a person who assists in building bridges, understanding, and awareness with individuals and groups.In the late 70’s after a decade of work in social justice and international relations, Gigi turned her attention to a deeper look into the healing and system changes she and others longed for – thru the study of different spiritual traditions, modern and ancient healing methods, direct personal experiences of ceremony and Nature. This led to her arrival in 1981 at The School of Lost Borders and The Ojai Foundation – the beginning of a long-term relationship with those communities and the work in rites of passage for individuals and organizations. She served as Co–Director and Co- Chair of the Board of Ojai Foundation and as an Associate Director, guide and trainer for the School of Lost Borders at different times between 1981 and 2021. Currently, she gives much of her time and attention to inter-generational pilgrimage and community building thru Beyond Boundaries, Ways of Council and Walking-Water.Gigi was instrumental in the founding of Youth Passageways, providing vision and guidance throughout the process. She was an advisor to the Hawaii meeting in 2o08, part of the core organizing team for the 2012 Summit at Ojai as well as Youth Passageways’ founding Stewardship Council gathering and has continued to provide leadership and support ever since.
