About Me

• Collaboration - The best work is accomplished in cross-functional teams with team members that regularly communicate and exchanges ideas.

• Equity - All people, regardless of gender, culture, skin color, beliefs, or ability are inherently valuable, equal, and worthy of respect.

• Humility - There is always an opportunity to learn from others, to learn from mistakes and improve along the way.

• Meritocracy - People's ideas and contributions should be measured based on merit. Great ideas and contributions can be found at every level of an organization.

• Interconnectivity - People and cultures are inextricably connected. What individuals and organizations do can profoundly impact individuals, communities, cultures, and the physical environment.

• Sustainability - It is essential that all designs and plans are made with human and environmental sustainability in mind. Ideas, dreams, and possibilities are unlimited; plants, animals, minerals, people and time, however, are not. We must utilize resources in a way that leaves Earth better than when we arrived.

• Curiosity - Wondering why things are the way they are and whether or not they can be different is key to growth and innovation. Questioning the status quo is a good thing. Transformation requires regularly questioning assumptions and axioms.

• Both/And - We must be aware of false dichotomies, such as profit and sustainability, creativity and efficiency. The principles of innovation tell us that what we dream and prioritize, we can create.

• UX Research and Design

• Foresight and Futures Thinking

• Copywriting and Content Strategy - Extensive training in narrative archetypes, voice, syntax, and effective copywriting. My experience includes website content development/management, printed copy, and narrative-based research writing.

• Agile

• Market Research

• Leading Team Strategy Sessions

• Public Speaking

• Statistical Analysis

• Customer Service Best Practices

• Working Knowledge of Standard Financial Statements - Cash flow, balance sheet, income statements, and shareholder's equity. Certified during GEICO management training and studied in college-level accounting courses.

• WordPress

• SEO

• Social Media Marketing and Analyticcs

• Worked abroad in Ukraine for six months in 2009, running a non-governmental program to assist orphans with relational, job, and language skills. The goal was to the success rate of transition from orphanage to independent adulthood.

• Avid outdoor person and athlete, deeply informed by a sense of adventure, grit, teamwork, and the power of goal setting. Summited Mt. Shasta, rock climbed the iconic Cathedral Peak in Yosemite, hiked the rugged Lost Coast Trail twice, ran across Catalina Island, and recently completely a 100K trail running race through Arizona's Black Canyon wilderness.

• Served on various non-profit boards and committees, including on the Shasta County Chemical People (to curb underage drinking) and at a local chapter of The Sierra Club.

Executive MBA Degree

Quantic School of Business and Technology (2023)

Master of Arts Degree:

California State University (2012)

1. US History - Thesis Option

Performed in depth historical analysis and primary source research, which was then crafted into an award winning historical narrative.

Received the schools "Most Outstanding Thesis" Award.

UX Research and Design Specialization

University of Michigan (2021)

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Certifications

Codecademy (2021)

Bachelor of Arts Degrees:

Simpson University (2005)

1. Business Administration: Created and led multiple marketing and small business development projects. Won 1st place in a virtual business strategy competition.

2. Social Science