I am a seasoned legal & compliance executive and operator with experience in insurance, tech (B2B enterprise software, SaaS, telematics), and higher ed. I am passionate about helping mission-driven organizations in highly regulated industries create value for their stakeholders by operating with the highest standards for integrity, enabling strategic, risk-informed decision-making, and achieving strong results while driving social good. I currently lead strategic legal initiatives at UC Office of the President, which serves as headquarters for the UC system's 10 campuses, six academic health centers, and three affiliated national labs and oversees its $52B budget. Previously, I was General Counsel & Head of People at Metromile, a $110M publicly-traded insurtech, where I successfully led the company through acquisition. I also served as Chief Compliance Officer for AAA (CSAA Insurance Group), a $5B company and trusted household brand, and as corporate counsel at Symantec.I am a strong corporate generalist and have a demonstrated track record for execution: I have successfully established and led strategic planning processes, developed compliance & risk mitigation programs from the ground up, and delivered on cross-functional, multi-million dollar portfolio projects involving enterprise-wide culture and technology change initiatives. I am an advocate, thought partner, team leader, and mentor, and am committed to building an inclusive, values-based culture where everyone belongs and thrives. Select Speaking Engagements▪️Presenting Reports to the Board, Compliance Week Women in Compliance Summit (2024)▪️Beyond GC: Being a Responsible Employer, Business & Corporate Citizen, TechGC Integrity Summit (2023)▪️Imposter Syndrome & Building Confidence, Compliance Week Women in Compliance Summit (2023)▪️How to Operationalize Company Culture Through Compliance, Compliance Week National Conference (2023)▪️Compliance, Ethics, and ESG: Finding Your Fit, SCCE Compliance & Ethics Institute Annual Conference (2022)▪️Everyone Has a Stake: How to Successfully Manage Broader Sets of Interests as a Public Company GC, TechGC Public Company Global Summit (2022)▪️Effectively Managing Risk in a Move Fast and Break Things World, Compliance Week National Conference (2022)▪️Working Backwards: Incorporating Diligence in your Day-to-Day, TechGC M&A Conference (2022)▪️Insurtech, Association of Property & Casualty Insurers of America (APCIA) Western Region GC Conference (2022)▪️Ethical Leadership, Upquest Leadership leader spotlight (2021)
Listed skills include Business Ethics, Corporate Compliance, Legal Advice, Regulatory Compliance, and 24 others.