JAB Foundation Executive Director | Building Communities where Children & Families are Empowered to Thrive through literacy and Education. Spearheading a Minnesota-based team of leaders from education, government, business, research, policy, non-profit, and philanthropy who are urgently collaborating to solve the literacy crisis in Minnesota. Known for: INSPIRING LEADERSHIP that drives high-impact results♦ Leads people with integrity and accountability and an unwavering focus on the people we serve. I am grateful for their contributions and am willing to take the more difficult path.♦ I respectfully challenge limiting beliefs and the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset to help people think differently about what is possible.♦ I spark breakthroughs that lead to innovative and thoughtful problem solving and sustainable solutions. Innately inquisitive, I want to understand people and their perspective.VISIONARY, PRAGMATIC STRATEGY and EXECUTION that brings the mission to life♦ I help people connect with the strategy to reach the end goal. I find a place for everyone to make a collaborative contribution.♦ My strong strategy and financial acumen is a key differentiator in driving goals, living the mission and achieving the vision. Analytics force us to confront biases and reality, make difficult choices, and stay focused on end results.♦ I align, energize and empower people to execute with impact and am relentless in helping people envision the finish line.CHANGE AGENT & CHAMPION OF JUSTICE who empowers racial, socio-economic, and education equity to level the playing field♦ I help people envision the end goal and empower donors, board members, supporters and management to make a measurable difference.♦ Trusted influencer who inspires people to push past barriers, think bigger and have the courage to do what is right.♦ My fundraising and activation skills unify people and create a groundswell of support financially and in bringing smart, strategic and creative minds together to achieve the vision.