I engage educators and education stakeholders across the PreK-16 Education System to develop, share, and research innovative models and approaches that support the whole student. As a coach and curriculum designer, I build capacity, grow leadership, facilitate strategic planning and research, and empower educators to implement personalized and digital-age teaching and learning to meet the needs of all students. (2008 - 2011 Consultant, 2012 full-time employee, 2018 promoted to Research Scholar, Feb 2024 promoted to Senior Research Scholar).

- Provide strategic consulting services to clients across various industries, leveraging your expertise to analyze challenges, identify opportunities, and develop actionable plans for growth and optimization.- Act as a trusted advisor, building strong client relationships and guiding them through complex decision-making processes.- Collaborate with our creative team to conceptualize and produce compelling media content, including graphics, videos, and presentations, that effectively communicate our clients' messages and enhance their brand presence.- Utilize design principles and tools to develop visually engaging materials for both digital and print platforms, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and messaging strategies.- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of client events, from intimate workshops to large-scale conferences, ensuring seamless logistics, engaging programming, and memorable experiences for attendees.- Manage all aspects of event production, including venue selection, vendor management, agenda development, speaker coordination, and attendee engagement strategies.- Offer personalized coaching and mentorship to clients and team members, empowering them to unlock their full potential, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals.- Provide guidance on leadership development, communication skills, and professional growth, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.

District leadership team support with Golden Leaf Foundation grantees developing and transitioning to digital learning and teaching environments.

Creating the next generation of social community and educational teen networking, and managing an innovative film competition for students around the world.www.oneseventeenmedia.comwww.kidthrive.org

Digital Media Instructor and New Tech Guest Speaker (2008, 2009)

Certified 21st Century Educator Teach For America Corp Alumni; New Tech Foundation 21st Century Certified Educator; Digital Media Instructor/ Project Based Learning Facilitator; English Language Arts Secondary Educator

Teach For America builds the movement to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting our nation's most promising future leaders in the effort.They recruit outstanding recent college graduates and professionals from all backgrounds and career interests to commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools. They provide the training and ongoing support necessary to ensure their success as teachers in low-income communities.

Client liaison and designer.

Assistant to director; Video Editor; Technical Assistant

International customer service expertise with a focus on guest experience and entertainment.