I'm a passionate and driven development professional dedicated to making an impact on the most vulnerable and underserved youth in Ohio. Along with my passion for education, I bring a decade of experience leading successful fundraising, communications and event planning efforts to my current role at Ohio Excels. Prior to joining Ohio Excels, I served as the Communications and Grants Manager for Star House from 2019 to 2023, helping lift Central Ohio youth, ages 14-24, out of homelessness and into a community of hope. I grew and managed Star House’s extensive grant and donation portfolio while simultaneously leading all its communications efforts. In addition, I co-chaired and organized lucrative annual galas and oversaw major communications campaigns that attracted statewide and national attention, including Star House’s feature on 60 Minutes in 2021.I began my career in state-level education policy in 2014 at The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, serving as the Communications Specialist for The Ohio Standard Coalition, where I helped save and advance policies that promote educational excellence for all Ohio students. From 2017 to 2019, I served as the Communications and Policy Associate for the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, where I led many communications efforts for their national and Ohio offices.I'm a proud first-generation college graduate of Ohio University (go Bobcats!) and I hold a BA in English – Literature, Culture, & Writing and a minor in Environmental Health Sciences. I'm deeply passionate about helping survivors of human trafficking and I'm incredibly grateful to serve as a member of the Ohio Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Commission Public Awareness Subcommittee.I love making new connections and discussing how we can do more good in our community together. Let's connect!