I am an early STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Pioneer. I was one of the first handful of women to graduate from Lehigh University with a BS in Chemical Engineering. The path of a pioneer is not always easy.At one point, my direction was unclear; I felt stuck. I heard a Presidential speech that inspired me to make one of the best decisions I have ever made. It went something like this: You have to find what you’re good at and pursue that path. The fate of the nation is in the hands of the people. I went back to college as a non-traditional student and pursued engineering. I found what I was good at. But still seeking my passion. Then, in graduate school, I became a teaching assistant. I discovered that I had a talent for explaining complex, technical concepts so students could easily understand and apply them. I found my passion.My career path - engineer, teacher, trainer, leader - has molded me into a Subject Matter Expert, SME, combining my technical and workforce development talents to benefit employees, employers and the greater workforce at large. Selected achievements: • Developed curriculum and launched applied engineering program that became a transfer program for Penn State. Acquired National Science Foundation grant. • Led the vision, strategy, formation and launch of the entire award-winning Georgia Work Ready program that set nationwide best practice benchmark. • Aligned workforce development and economic development initiatives through data driven strategies; capitalized on assessments to identify and close gaps, determine workforce readiness and promote best practices in hiring Expertise: Strategic Leadership | Workforce Development Consulting | Program Management | Training | Leadership Development | Work Ready Sustainability Initiatives | Talent Development | Technology & Tools | Curriculum Development | Project Management Data Analytics | Budget Oversight | Staff Management