As an accomplished higher education professional with over 25 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to serving the community in both public and private 4-year institutional settings, as well as at the community college level. My extensive background has enabled me to hone my skills in leadership development, strategic management, process analysis and assessment, program management, and policy development.I am passionate about fostering collaboration across departments and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. My ability to create and implement programs that serve the collective needs of an organization and the community is a cornerstone of my professional philosophy.In addition to my work in higher education, I am an equity advocate in the cannabis space. I am committed to engaging key community stakeholders to drive effective change and ensure that equity remains at the forefront of industry advancements. My dedication to ethical leadership and leadership development has been instrumental in amplifying the voices and experiences of minoritized students and community members.By championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, I strive to create environments where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.