Throughout my career, my driving force has been crafting innovative experiences that empower people to thrive. I thrive on immersing myself in challenges: delving into customer interviews, dissecting intricate market data, and aligning stakeholder needs to distill actionable insights that crack the core problems beneath the surface for customers.After a successful tenure as an Art Director of Writer's Digest books, a $10-million multimedia brand, and HOW Design Books, I authored "Graphically Speaking," a globally embraced book on designer-client communication, translated into four languages. Founding Curio Press was the next chapter, a venture focused on intricate book packaging collaborations with editors and authors spanning diverse sectors from higher education to graphic novels.In 2016, I spearheaded the launch and leadership of Crossroads Oxford within a large multi-site church. The goal was to revolutionize the church experience by proactively addressing challenges rather than merely filling seats. Through thoughtful systems-solving, community connections, and bridging academic-community gaps, we fostered a thriving congregation with hundreds of weekly attendees and a dedicated team of volunteers.Transitioning to the digital realm due to the pandemic, I amplified engagement and retention through strategic SEO and UX decisions, achieving a remarkable 2400% increase in article views. In 2021, my passion led me to a new chapter as a full-time professor teaching digital marketing at Miami University in Ohio.This journey has been all about embracing growth, igniting potential, and charting an unwavering path forward, both for myself and the students I have the privilege to teach. 💭🎓🚀