We foster short and long-term organizational success through the cultivation of people, practice and culture.

Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and effect change from the top-down.

Launched a human capital consulting practice, supporting urban school districts and educational organizations on school leader effectiveness and HR redesign.

Directed the Chicago Public School’s efforts to improve the quality of principals across the district, spearheading the redesign of a principal screening process, launching a local and national principal recruitment effort, and supporting the strategic retention and support of principals. Established the Leadership Development and Support unit, overseeing the district’s Principal Induction program, and support for the district’s 26 Chief Area Officers.

Led change management for the redesign of Chicago Public School’s Human Resources department, and then established and led the 65-staff member Employee Services team in HR. Average transaction turn-around time improved from 8 weeks down to 3 days, call answer rates from 45% to 93%, and first call resolution from 45% to 75%. Raised $4.5 million to support our efforts.

Directed all finances, operations and program development for this nonprofit program offering mentorship, career guidance and MBA application assistance to undergraduates and professionals of color. Raised over $2.7 million in in-kind and financial contributions.

Evaluated and screened funding proposals, recommended initiatives for funding to senior management team.