I have a passion for developing and growing new business, and a desire to bridge the gap between technology and education in order to further legitimize and improve online education in the post-secondary market. A pure entrepreneurial spirit, I enjoy research & development and the investigative process that allows for entry into new channels or vertical markets.Proud to be part of the movement to disrupt the traditional (outdated) educational model that has contributed to the shortage of talented, trained, and highly skilled individuals throughout the healthcare industry. I believe in creating flexible, accessible, in-expensive, and super innovative non-traditional pathways for those who are motivated to begin a new career, or advance their career in allied health. Today, over 60% of health professionals work in an allied health field. Our nation is facing a long-term shortage of qualified allied health professionals. Additionally, 1.9M NEW jobs will be created by 2028. In most cases, the answer is not a 2 or 4-year degree, thousands of dollars of debt, and curriculum that can't keep pace with today's employer needs. I plan to align myself with others that share commitment to a common goal - create ambitious opportunities, cutting-edge instruction, purpose-driven partnerships, employer alignment, and more than anything - a clear pathway for tomorrow's allied health professional.MedCerts – a Stride Inc. company (NYSE: LRN) – is a national online training provider strengthening the workforce through innovative eLearning solutions. Focused on certifications in high-demand areas of allied healthcare and IT, it serves the military and their families, career changers and the under- and unemployed. MedCerts delivers career training through HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual simulations, games and animations, and on-the-job training through Experiential Learning solutions. Since 2009, the company has developed over 55 career programs, trained and up-skilled more than 55,000 individuals across the country and partnered with over 500 American Job Centers and more than 1,000 healthcare and academic organizations to build talent pipelines, and provide the option of articulated college credit to our students. In 2020, MedCerts was acquired by Stride, Inc. Stride has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs directly to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary, secondary, and post-secondary settings.