Experienced in both the for and nonprofit sectors, I bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial creative thinking, effective implementation skills, and the ability to the meet requirements of a nonprofit organization.My expertise with vision and strategic planning includes organizational assessment; prioritizing the most valuable work to deliver desired results, and building and leading teams. Equally important, I have the courage to identify what work should be tabled in order to stay focused and credible.I believe creating and engaging community is critical to success. As an active animal welfare professional I know effective advocacy and education requires deliberate and strategic community partnerships, compassionate outreach, and deep empathy to unite people towards a common goal. As a trained mediator, I know how to lead passionate conversations on the realities of running a non-profit while ensuring all voices are heard.An impactful leader, I bring together the right team for each project and create a collaborative environment that engages and encourages my team to succeed.