Coming from a background of horrendous emotional, physical and sexual abuse, Sylane is unflinchingly convinced that GOD is greater than our greatest pains, shames and fears. With passionate strength, vulnerability, wisdom and humor Sylane shares her own life journey, opening up the power of Scripture—God’s living and active Word—for all who will hear, or read, what God has given her to tell!

Sylane first began sharing her faith publicly as a teen at Lay Witness Mission events in the early 1970s. From the 1980s through early 2003 Sylane ministered and worked professionally in private counseling agencies and teaching in public schools. Her academic work has earned her Degrees and Certificates in various areas of Psychotherapy and Education.

During these years, God grew Sylane in her love for Jesus, her love for people, and her knowledge, understanding and passion for God’s Word. God led Sylane to pour this love and understanding of his Word into others through the many Bible studies she has taught. Sylane has often been invited to tell her story—God’s transforming love story—at retreats, conferences, pastoral/leadership programs and outreach events locally, nationally and internationally. Sylane is willing to go and share the Good News of Jesus wherever and whenever God opens the doors!

On February 5, 2003, God called Sylane to take an unexpected step (jump!) of faith as she prayed with and heeded the counsel of two wise and loving Pastors: She should develop her own Incorporated Ministry—tied to no specific denomination, but solidly and powerfully rooted in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the testimony of God’s Word. Through God’s plan, power and love the ministry of Transformed by Grace was born! By March 6, 2003 TBG was incorporated, established with a full and fabulous Board of Directors!

Sylane also served as Assistant Chaplain on the National Board of Advisors for the Black African-American Association of Christian Counselors (BAACC) from 2010-2012.

It is with love, conviction and passion that Sylane lives out her God-given calling to tell others the truth—crossing denominational, cultural, economic, gender, age, ethnic and linguistic boundaries—about the unlimited, unfailing love and transforming grace of Jesus Christ!

Sylane and Tim married in 1980, moved many times, and are now settled in the Princeton, NJ area. Their two daughters, sons-in-love, and their five precious grandchildren all live within an easy travel distance from their home. Celebrating the beauty of God’s creation, hiking, traveling, playing games, cooking and eating, and gathering together with family and friends bring great joy to Sylane's heart!

Sylane has written two life-transforming books: 

Convinced! and ¡Convencida!—the Spanish translation—her autobiography revealing the power of God's transformational love and grace.

Grace Moments—a deep and encouraging daily devotional.

Sylane's books are available wherever she speaks and on Amazon.