Ecosystem builder/expert generalist turned founder of Spade, a firm that raises institutional capital for emerging fund managers. I build wealth with investors who can, in turn, grow the community. I do this by creating educational opportunities and leveraging government investment, through venture and grants, as a channel to drive capital in critical communities. Highlights of this work:- SSBCI nerd: helped build Alaska's new SSBCI fund and former director of Anchorage's $15.9m SSBCI fund- Founder and CEO of Spade, a fundraising strategy, compliance and operations firm- AK Top 40 Under 40- co-founder of the Alaska Angel Conference- co-founder of Alaska Match Fund with Wefunder/Wefunder Venture Partner- co-founder of Bring A Seat supper club - original sponsor of Alaska's gener8tor gBETA and Upskilling programs- served on the gener8tor Advisory Board and the Alaska Investor Network BoardNon-institutional credentials:- perpetual entrepreneur hype-man 🙌- steadfast friend, sister and collaborator 🤝- ensures my 3 animals are always living their best life 🐱🐶🐱- Alaska-based New Mexican Latine, always ready to make posole or tamales (but don't ask for homemade tortillas, sorry) 🌯🍲- former deckhand and fishing guide, tour guide, bartender and professional babysitter 🎣👊Institutional credentials:- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Solutions from the UNC Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School and OHUB - Master's of Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- Bachelor’s from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Communications and Political Science