I am a strategic and forward-thinking association professional with 15+ years of experience collaborating with staff and volunteer leaders to provide innovative problem-solving and data-driven results. I thrive in an environment that rewards critical thinking and innovation while promoting transparency and open dialogue. As a successful association executive, I am always willing to do the "dirty" work necessary to make an endeavor successful. No person is too big, no job too small.My work in employment and education law has covered the full spectrum of the employment world from advising employers and boards of directors to representing employees in disputes with their employer. Having experiences on both sides of the table provides me a unique perspective on the motivations, fears and desires of those involved in making decisions at the highest levels.I focus on keeping myself open to learning new things, engaging differing viewpoints and expanding skill sets in order to promote both personal and professional growth. I approach tasks with an optimistic, team-first attitude and creative, open-minded resolve designed to find the best path to problem solving.Competencies: Employment Law, Education Law, Association Management, Professional Development, Instructional Design, Public Policy, Governmental Relations, Communications