With over a decade of experience in Learning and Development, I have partnered my talents as the Co-Owner and President of Diversity of Thought, Inc. (DOTI) with our Founder, David Jones. Our consultancy is more than a service—it's a transformative partnership aimed at propelling businesses toward their visions. At DOTI, we've curated The Elevated Leadership Academy, our signature program covers the Art and Science of Purposeful Leadership and Creating a Culture of Winning and Belonging. Through this, leaders not only align with organizational goals but also gain science-backed skills to navigate challenges and celebrate successes with their teams.Join me in embracing a leadership journey that transcends conventional limitations. We're not just shaping leaders; we're cultivating a spirit of resilience, disruption, and compassionate achievement. Let's connect and explore how our unique blend of expertise and science-based approaches can elevate your leadership and drive meaningful growth within your organization

What started as a repurposed master bedroom has grown to a dynamic and innovative sharing economy company that provides top-notch lodging and transportation accommodations for guests. As CEO I bring a passion for travel and a wealth of experience, intoducing unique concepts that add comfort and premium conveniences at a value.

I believe disruption and service-orientation are what defines successful modern banking. There is no market share in this industry for snake oil, stagnation, or the like. Whether it's banking products, tools or the Learning and Development of it's employees; what I've enjoyed most about BayFirst Financial is their service to the community while establishing themselves as the bank of Tampa Bay. As AVP, I give my attention toward architecting, developing, and facilitating: Digital learning courses, Infographics, Videos (film and animation), Reference guides and, Live classes (virtual and in-person) while overseeing learning operations and managing our team of designers and facilitators.

The evolution of Learning and Development has been a necessary one. With all the world's information a Google search or YouTube video away, learning content must be as compelling as it informational. Learners favor bite-sized approaches vs hundred page manuals, interaction vs narration and my time at Best Buy is positioned to reach the next generation of learning through fundamentals like Adult Learning Theory and proven models like A.D.D.I.E. From concept to launch, I am responsible for allowing the education of retail electronics' most knowledgeable employee base.

The Learning Specialist role is a role of influencing across the organization. Planning, managing, and facilitating the learning of employees required me to meet learners where and when they needed. Traveling United States across weekdays and weekends while delivering an energizing and memorable training event. The stickiest learning event happened when leaders were brought along the journey with their learners and the leader fostered development back with their teams. Providing senior leadership with measurement and evaluation with routine check-ins.