Dr. Phoenix is the CEO of Phoenix Life Solutions.  She is a Naturopathic Doctor, Circle-keeper, Grant Writer,  Therapist, Facilitator, Reiki Master, U.S Army Reserves Veteran and Yoga Instructor whose primary focus is emotional health. In her role as Restorative Practices Coordinator for the Greater Chatham Initiative, Dr. Phoenix provides her participants with cross-cultural teaching methodologies and holistic health which includes social-emotional learning, healing centered activities, restorative practices, stress reduction through collaboration, problem-solving, accountability, workforce development, parent/child communication and building relationships.

Her running theme is the way you feel matters NOW!  She has organized and developed voluminous research materials and grants in primary prevention, violence prevention, restorative justice and peacemaking/ fostering safe and harmonious environments for over 25 years as a consultant with community-based agencies, the faith community, universities, and 14 years with Chicago Department of Public Health.  She has trained over 500 participants as circle-keepers in restorative practices in 30 Chicago Community Areas.