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About 

My Approach

I’m not your typical strategist—and that’s kind of the point.

I didn’t climb the traditional ladder. I built my own steps, asked different questions, and figured things out as I went. Now I help other leaders do the same—with more clarity and a lot less chaos.

I work with mission-driven teams, bold thinkers, and people trying to build something that actually works for the humans responsible for delivering it. Whether it's inclusive hiring, human-centered leadership, or turning a big idea into a plan that sticks, I’m the person people call when they’re stuck, stretched, or ready to finally make it make sense.

I bring a mix of strategic clarity, real-life experience, and zero pretense.
Clients call me a 
process maven, a thought partner, and—my personal favorite—the godmother of fair chance employment.

My style?
Candid. Curious. Action-driven. Always people-first.

I’ll ask the hard questions your team might be avoiding—and help you map the steps that get you moving.

This work matters. And you deserve someone who can help you lead through the messy middle of it all.

Skills

Strategic Advisory  Consulting     Facilitation   

Speaking   Workshops    Content   Collabs  

Portfolio

Current Project

Talent Nova

Co-Founder of Talent Nova, a digital-first platform designed to equip justice-impacted job seekers with the skills, tools, and confidence to thrive in the modern workforce.
Former Project

Dave's Killer Bread Foundation

Founder of the Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation, where we positioned second chance employment as a national business strategy by equipping employers to hire people with conviction histories.
Former Project

Second Chance Business Coalition

Co-founder of the Second Chance Business Coalition, a cross-sector collective of major employers committed to advancing fair chance hiring and unlocking opportunity for justice-impacted talent.

Published

February 2025

Measuring Success: A Metrics Framework for Second Chance Policies & Practices

Pitched, designed, and led the first year of the SCBC Metrics Work Group, developing the strategic framing and structure for this employer-facing measurement framework.

February 2024

Employer Guide to Legal Considerations in Second Chance Employment

Led the rewrite and reframing of Opening Doors, turning a legal-heavy draft into a clear, practical guide that reflects SCBC’s employer-focused voice and second chance mission.
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