Hi, I’m KT

Meet Dr. Karena T. Valkyrie.

Spiritual sojourner, homemaker, single mother, student, executive assistance, student, professional counselor, college professor, researcher, and wedding officiant. Life demands that we adapt and be proactive and responsible. When I look at each of these roles, I see a theme — helping others envision their goals, holding hope for them when they might be confused or discouraged, guiding them through the steps to reach their dreams. 

After sitting through some poorly created wedding ceremonies and funerals by ministers and officiants who did not know the couple or loved one, I stepped back and said… “This is their special day. They don’t deserve cookie-cutter, poorly delivered, and impersonal ceremonies. I know I can do better.”

I bring active and empathetic listening skills, event and project coordination, a passion for learning and knowing more about others’ stories, problem-solving skills, and welcome challenges to stretch and grow with each encounter. These skills are built upon a foundation of respect for your traditions and dreams and faith that we can make your ceremony yours. Past successes in every endeavor vouch for my commitment to do a job well as your officiant/celebrant.

My promise to you:

• Each ceremony is important to us!

• Honor our commitment to be inclusive, accepting, and professional every step of the journey.

• Do my best to creatively capture the vision of your ceremony so that you feel that your ceremony was as important to me as it was to you at the end of the day