Hi, I’m Pam.

I’m a creatively driven thinker, mom of three boys—one furry—and founder of Making Neighborhood, a storytelling platform bringing us together one neighbor at a time.

Several years ago, during an extremely cold winter walk through the frozen wetlands and snow-covered savannah of Illinois, a question kept floating in and out of my consciousness:

What keeps us from truly seeing each other?

With each step, I searched for an answer. I stared at skeletal branches etched against the overcast sky; I smelled the scent of cold earth and more questions followed: Why is it so easy to judge? Could it ever be easier to connect instead?

By the time I got home, something had shifted. A quiet clarity settled in: I could be part of the answer.

So I got to work the way I always do—with a sketchbook. I scribbled words and doodles, capturing ideas as they came. Making Neighborhood grew from those word-doodles. Life pressed pause—first with COVID, then with the logistical whirlwind of selling a home of 25 years and moving 2,176 miles away. But it was never forgotten.

Today, I invite you to be a part of Making Neighborhood—to move in, share a conversation on the front porch, and get to know your fellow neighbors. Because change begins with connection.

Let’s Gather!

I Believe:

Community is built on connection and empathy.

My Vision:

To challenge perceptions, inspire understanding, and break down barriers—building a neighborhood rooted in love, belonging, and truth.

My Purpose:

To help make life kinder, more compassionate, and more loving.

Reach Out Anytime

So glad you’re here! I’d love to hear from you whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to connect. Drop me a message and I’ll be in touch shortly. Can’t wait to hear from you!