Welcome! I am a storyteller at heart who builds community across local and global spheres. For nearly two decades as a diplomat’s wife, I have mothered across continents and cultures in Djibouti, Australia, Nepal, India, Germany, and Saudi Arabia so far. Deciding early on to thrive anywhere, I champion the shared connectedness of our human family.A writer, multimedia specialist, videographer, presenter, and educational technology professional, I have contributed to education, nonprofit, and government sectors in the U.S. and abroad. I utilize sharp critical thinking skills, creativity, adaptability, and effective communication to foster positive change across diverse settings.I was awarded the Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad for sharing technology skills with students in remote areas of Nepal, exposing them to new equipment and big ideas. In India, I received a grant to strengthen digital literacy skills in underprivileged girls and nurture their innovative spirits. I provided administrative and program support to government employees and their families in Djibouti and at the largest U.S. consulate in the world in Frankfurt. In my current role as Director of Communications for Daybreak Vision Project, a nonprofit that restores sight to those in greatest need in Ghana and Zambia, I spread joy, raise awareness, and inspire action cross-functionally. Watching thousands of blind people see again has transformed me. With a Masters of Educational Technology (M.E.T.), Technology Integration Specialist certificate, and a B.A. in Communications, I am also a Google Certified Innovator and Google Earth Education Expert. I have presented at Google Apps for Education summits, ASB UnPlugged, ISTE, and various church, community, and professional conferences.Currently, I am writing my first book, a piece of memoir that curates the hard and beautiful of creating ordinary homes in extraordinary places to inspire others to find renewed meaning in their own journeys.My husband and I are the parents of four resilient and globally compassionate souls.