#1 ranked business incubator statewide for both the number of graduated businesses and number of current clients served (Business Alabama 2022). We are strengthening today's economy and building tomorrow's by operating a business incubator and pioneering a long-term economic development division to expand the economy. Our business incubator provides clients with consulting/education, office space, and more. Our vision for economic expansion includes proactively recruiting companies in targeted sectors, building a tech entrepreneurship culture, and leading young talent recruitment. Presentations include Columbia Business School, National Chamber of Commerce Convention (ACCE), Impact Alabama (statewide group of economic development organization CEOs and EDs), Economic Development Association of Alabama annual statewide conference, Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Leadership, NASA, Morgan County Industrial Council, Saint Joseph the Worker Job Networking Club, SBDC/Thyrvv, North Alabama Environmental Professionals Association, Strayer University Decatur, Kiwanis Club of Metropolitan Huntsville, American Society of Civil Engineers and more.* 1 of 5 incubators in the state designated as a 2023 Innovate Alabama Network Partner by this statewide organization created by the Governor* Business incubator is 95% + full* Created the first comprehensive incentive package in the country for STEM young professionals, The Best and Brightest Initiative, receiving state funding *Developed and received local funding for next-gen strategic plan for the incubator* Launched first CEO education curriculum in the state to train high school students to start a business* Creating substantive nationwide partnerships with NASA, Treasury Department, SBA, and others* Preparing recruitment of small and mid-sized companies in targeted industries* Transitioning organization to become one of the first incubators in the country to house a long-term economic development division

*Winner of federal SBIR awards

The Mainsail Group specializes in helping healthcare facilities around the country reduce expenses and generate non-bedside revenue. I also help to conduct due diligence on various scalable health tech solutions.

Entrepreneurial economic development role where I am responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and executing projects that help lay the foundation for long-term growth in the Morgan County area. Focused on development of 20+ pieces of key real estate and 25+ projects that significantly improve quality of life and enhance economic competitiveness. Examples:*Created and launched The Best and Brightest Initiative, the first comprehensive incentive package in the country for STEM young professionals (www.BestandBrightestDecatur.org)*Collaborated with the City of Decatur to become the first city in the state to take the Small Business Administration's "Startup In A Day" pledge*Coordinated Founding Committee of The Alabama Arts Hall of Fame, the first in the state, and transitioned operations to The Alabama Center for the ArtsPresentations include TVA Annual Economic Developers Forum, Tennessee Valley Corridor National Summit, MCEDA Industrial Council, Chamber of Commerce Excellence In Leadership, YP Leadership Luncheon, Huntsville Coworking Night, City of Dothan, Alabama Mayor's Council, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center Small Business and Vendor Fair Keynote Address, and Georgetown University.

Global Grad, primarily a coaching and consulting firm that developed a web-based solution for college students, served individual clients in addition to higher ed and corporate institutions. I led presentations at high schools, colleges, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies and wrote a book, Success In College and Beyond. My role encompassed product design, business development, content creation/configuration, and strategic partnerships.Presentations include The National Symposium on Student Retention, City of Vestavia Hills Rotary Club, Alpharetta (GA) High School, University of Alabama, ACIPCO, Presidents' Council for the Technical College System of Georgia, Truman Pierce Institute - College of Education at Auburn University, Delta Air Lines Headquarters, and Entrepreneur on Fire.

Responsible for managing all aspects of commercial property development. Led effort to start the state's first chapter of ICSC for young professionals. I resigned from this position to begin working for Global Grad.

I enjoyed the opportunity to work with a phenomenal group of education policy leaders from around the country before beginning law school.*Introduced congressional staff to AYPF’s education policy research*Proposed and created organization’s first quarterly newsletter*Edited position papers*Wrote and distributed press releases

The Eagle Rock School is a nationally recognized institution which offers fellowships providing practical teaching experience, exposure to cutting-edge education research, and the opportunity to interact with respected educators from around the country.* Managed and directed service-learning courses* Taught interdisciplinary courses* Created an interdisciplinary course* Gained exposure to emerging education policy/research

As a Truman Scholar, I had the opportunity to spend a summer interning in DC and was fortunate to work at DOJ.* Reviewed case files and wrote summaries of potential cases * Contributed questions for witnesses * Analyzed briefs of potential cases* Conducted legal research and received training

This experience enabled me to work for the entirety of the 2001 Senate session before starting an internship at the Department of Justice.* Tracked and monitored impending legislation* Represented Senator at caucus meetings and wrote summaries * Prepared public relations correspondence * Addressed constituent concerns in writing and by phone