Spearhead the development and execution of an enterprise-wide CSR and Corporate Citizenship strategy, aligning with Delta Dental’s corporate priorities and long-term goals.Oversee multimillion-dollar investments to underserved communities, enabling initiatives that expand access to oral health care and create systemic, lasting change. Collaborate across all business functions to ensure that corporate citizenship and ESG initiatives deliver measurable social impact while supporting organizational growth. Cultivate strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, business leaders, and community stakeholders to amplify the scope and scale of impact-driven initiatives.Elevated Delta Dental’s reputation as a trusted partner and leader in corporate social responsibility by driving innovative, purpose-driven programs that address the true needs of communities.

I joined the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter board in 2020 and currently serve as Board Chair, where I lead fundraising and strategic initiatives to support disaster relief, preparedness, and community resilience programs across the region.Highlights of my contributions include: • Co-chairing the 28th and 30th Red Cross Gala, which collectively raised over $1 million (and counting) to advance the mission of the Red Cross. • Facilitating Delta Dental’s participation in the Annual Disaster Giving Program, ensuring sustained funding for disaster response and recovery efforts nationwide. • Reaching the milestone of donating one gallon of blood, a deeply personal commitment to supporting life-saving initiatives. • Actively participating in the Red Cross Tiffany Circle and Legacy Society, underscoring my dedication to empowering the organization’s work through philanthropy and volunteerism.Through these efforts, I am honored to contribute to the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross and help strengthen the Bay Area’s capacity to respond to emergencies and build resilient communities.

As an Advisory Board Member at the Delta Dental Institute, my unwavering passion lies in championing oral health and striving for equitable access to care for all individuals. I actively collaborate with the Institute to drive impactful research initiatives that push the boundaries of oral health science. Additionally, I spearhead community outreach and advocacy campaigns that shed light on the profound interdependencies between oral health and overall well-being. My ultimate objective is to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard their oral health and enhance their overall quality of life.

In my dual role as Director of Corporate Responsibility and Executive Director of the TE Connectivity Foundation, I led the development of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies from the ground up.Key accomplishments include: • Built and directed a global team of ESG and corporate giving professionals, ensuring alignment across the U.S. and international operations. • Designed and implemented comprehensive ESG initiatives across environmental, safety, workplace, governance, supply chain, and community domains, elevating TE Connectivity’s reputation as a sustainability leader. • Played a pivotal role in TE Connectivity becoming a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), showcasing the company’s commitment to global sustainability principles. • Drove recognition for TE Connectivity in sustainability rankings, including being named in Newsweek’s Top 100 Green Companies and listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America. • Managed the TE Connectivity Foundation’s assets of over $20 million, ensuring resources were strategically allocated to charitable, scientific, literary, and educational initiatives, amplifying the Foundation’s impact globally.