As the Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Professional Development at Indiana University, I lead the strategic vision and implementation of professional development and other revenue-generating initiatives that foster a culture of engagement and excellence for all. In the past year, I have conceptualized and launched the IU DEI Leadership Certification and the IDEAL Conference, which have attracted and benefited thousands of participants from various professional industries across the nation.I am also a passionate and experienced executive leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and higher education scholar with over four years of coaching and consulting experience. I specialize in topics such as intersectional identity, social justice, and equity, and I have presented my insights and research at numerous national and international conferences and events. My mission is to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments and workplaces, where everyone can thrive and succeed.