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:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, Psychology and Spanish — Keuka College and State University of NY at Potsdam, 1980
• Master of Science Degree in Education/Learning-Reading Specialist — California State University at Fullerton, 1990
• Counseling Certificates: Individual, Family, Crisis Intervention, Group Dynamics and Substance Abuse Intervention — NY State
• Teaching Certificates: Spanish, English, Social Studies, Reading Specialist (She has taught French, too!)

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. Often invited to tell her story — God’s story –-Sylane spoke at retreats, conferences, pastoral/leadership programs and outreach events. Wherever she lived — NY, France, CA, PA, NJ — Sylane led (and still leads) weekly Bible studies.

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 has 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 since 1980!) live in Princeton — nicely situated between two great cities: Philadelphia and New York. Their two daughters and their sons-in-love along with their precious grandchildren all live within an easy travel distance from their home. Travel, hiking, enjoying the beauty of God’s creation, cooking and spending sweet and fun time with family and close friends are favorites for her!

Sylane has written two books, with two different hard copy versions: Convinced! and ¡Convencida! – the Spanish translation

Grace Moments – with pages for journaling and Grace Moments – travel version



Both Convinced! and Grace Moments are on Kindle.