I am an innovative and dedicated professional, bridging the worlds of education and entrepreneurship with my constant pursuit of learning. My enthusiasm for acquiring new skills, exploring diverse topics, and tackling challenges head-on has been a driving force throughout my career.Since 2004, I've built a career in the education sector, serving as a high school teacher and progressing into various leadership roles over the years. Equipped with a doctorate in education, my academic and professional pursuits - as a classroom teacher, district program leader, researcher, program evaluator, and instructional coach - are centered around my commitment to advancing educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth.Outside of my professional duties, I've immersed myself deeply in community service, undertaking various roles that align with my dedication to societal advancement. My contributions include mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters, actively participating in Rotary International, co-establishing Stanedin Consulting, serving on the Essex County Library Board, being a Venture Success Team Member at WEtech Alliance, and instructing yoga at Movati Athletics, Kingsville. Additionally, I have volunteered my time and skills with both Pillar Non-Profit and the WindsorEssex Community Foundation. These combined efforts underscore my conviction that education, coupled with strategic community engagement, can act as powerful drivers of societal transformation.My expertise encompasses a diverse array of areas, including system change, program evaluation, grant coaching, strategic planning, enhancing workplace culture, research, leadership, literacy, arts, and supporting business start-ups.