My career journey began in a humble supply closet at a PR firm in Chicago, where I started as an intern tasked with writing press releases for Michael Jordan. My love for advertising led me to SRDS, the all-in-one resource for media buyers to find and compare digital advertising rates and data. I witnessed the rapid shift in the number of sites offering advertising and I realized a new industry was emerging and I wanted to be part of it.A year later, I found myself sitting in Ming’s Chinese restaurant in Palo Alto with Dave Zinman. He sketched the first ad server on a paper tablecloth. I was so intrigued that I tore it off and took it with me to study what this meant for online advertising. From Focalink to MyPoints, I blazed trails in online advertising, and my curiosity about data led me to digital marketing. From pitching ads to planning marketing spend, I have a unique view of what establishes value– always aiming for a win-win. I naturally possess a growth mindset, eager to learn and adapt to new challenges.Yet, despite the wealth of experience I have garnered over the years, I remain an ardent and devoted student of this industry. I excel in working across channels, including (search, social, email, SEO, and content). To me, they are like puzzle pieces that fit together seamlessly, and I love connecting the dots to create and execute a cohesive strategy.But the best part of my career has been the people. Their creativity, curiosity, and drive to succeed continue to inspire me.As the team at Canva says, "the future is visual," and I couldn't agree more.