I have worked in multiple roles in higher education for the last eight years, including leading projects related to accreditation, academic initiatives, assessment, employee learning, and support for faculty and academic programs.
In 2013, I left my role in the corporate world as a high-performing individual contributor and jumped into a managerial role. And...wow, I was not mentally prepared for the transition to manager. I encountered many challenges as a first-time manager in a newly-created role, overseeing staff who had been in their roles for many years. Nevertheless, I persisted in finding my voice as a leader, discovering my unique strengths, and learning how to best leverage those strengths for success. Through participation in multiple leadership development programs, teaching an undergraduate course, and serving as a coach for first generation students, I recognized a passion for connecting people with resources and ideas.
In Gainesville, I participated in Leadership Gainesville 43, served as a mentor for Leadership Gainesville 45, and served on the boards of the Leadership Gainesville Alumni Association, Girls on the Run of Alachua County, and the UF Association for Academic Women. In the D.C. area, I served as public relations chair of the Junior League of Northern Virginia, as scholarship chair on the board of directors of the D.C. Gator Club, as coach for Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia, and as a varsity tennis coach.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending as much time as possible in nature, practicing mindfulness, running and working out, searching for good barbecue (please send suggestions), and coaching friends on career and professional success.
A few puzzle pieces about me:
- Won school spelling bees as a kid
- Played varsity tennis in high school
- Never really quite felt like I fit in until college
- First generation student
- Introvert - INFJ-A (Advocate)
- HSP (which means that I pick up on a lot of details and subtleties in environments and interactions)
- Lifelong learner
- Wanderlust
Formal education
Ed.D., Educational Technology / University of Florida
M.Ed., Educational Technology / University of Florida
Graduate Certificate, Instructional Design / University of Florida
J.D. / The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
B.S., Journalism / University of Florida
Designing Your Life Certified Coach
The Designing Your Life Virtual Coach Certification Workshop is an online deep dive into the DYL principles, designed for professionals (life & career coaches, career counselors, human resources & mental health professionals) wishing to utilize the DYL tools with individuals and groups of 10 or less.
Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
Understanding your strengths unlocks your potential and leads you to greater performance.
I discovered CliftonStrengths over seven years ago, and it was such a game changer for me. I hope it can support you in your next steps and growth as well.
I invite you to learn more about CliftonStrengths, as well as the history and science behind it. Gallup also offers a lot of video resources via YouTube.
*At this time, I do not have capacity to offer single coaching sessions for exploring your CliftonStrengths reports. However, if you are interested, please contact me and I will let you know once capacity changes. If you are interested in purchasing a coaching package, I'm happy to discuss how we can weave in CliftonStrengths.
#IamRemarkable
#IamRemarkable is an initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond, thereby breaking modesty norms and glass ceilings.
Professional Certificate in Trauma & Resilience: Level One (Florida State University)
The curriculum enables professionals to develop the knowledge and skills they need to understand the impact of adult and child trauma, along with the keys to resilience. The curriculum was developed by the Clearinghouse on Trauma & Resilience within the Institute for Family Violence Studies in the College of Social Work.
The certificate involves:
- A transformative understanding of how stress from Adverse Childhood Experiences can affect the developing brain and impact maladaptive client behavior.
- A powerful new perspective on trauma-informed approaches to effective service delivery. A discovery of the building blocks of resilience and the hope they offer for healing.
- Increased self-awareness, a new outlook on personal development, and ways to avoid secondary traumatization.
Learn more about the professional certificate here.
Workhuman® Certified Professional
The Workhuman Professional program reinforces the power of humanity in the workplace to energize cultures, unlock human potential, and unite diverse workforces around a shared purpose. Change in your organization can start with one person – and it can be you.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate (University of South Florida)
Earners of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, offered by the University of South Florida Muma College of Business, have learned the essential practices and tools designed to increase employee diversity and to create a business model that embraces equity and inclusion. The seven-week program, created in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jabil, focuses on ways for organizations to create diverse workplaces, address equity issues, and foster inclusivity.
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PN Level 1 Certified
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