I lead the programming and planning for the Gearing Up conference held annually by The Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business (CWB) at Bentley University. This signature event for women, gender-diverse individuals and allies aims to dismantle systemic barriers in career advancement.As a first-generation college graduate, advancing the career development of underrepresented groups is important to me. Throughout my career I have been actively engaged in amplifying LGBTQ+ and BIPOC voices and am highly experienced in managing strategic partnerships and planning and executing successful events for nonprofit and corporate organizations. I love to strategize with clients and partners to plan, promote, and execute seminars, community engagement programs, virtual events, and international conferences.