As a life-long learner, my curiosity is insatiable and I am driven by a genuine desire to understand the world around me. I enjoy utilizing a human-centered approach, identifying opportunities for positive impact, and working in collaboration with communities and teams to drive change. I am driven by a deep desire to help others and to a commitment to protecting the natural world. I am proud to have supported South Carolina by launching the states first Farming Apprenticeship Certificate, Incubator Farm, Eat Local Month, Statewide Local Grower Resource Guide, Statewide Food Hub Network, Statewide Local Food System Map, and Statewide Food System Network. I have excelled in many leadership roles in my career focused on positive social impact and my experiences have taught me the following about myself:I can support projects, programs, and partners in securing and managing millions of dollars to realize their mission. - Through two decades of organizational and program development, management, and evaluation I have a practical understanding of what makes projects and programs successful.- I educate clients on leveraging tools like logic models and SMART goals to define and refine their systems.I am able to execute a complex long-term vision with strategic short to mid-term activities. - Years of working simultaneously on a wide range of projects enables me to effectively manage multiple work plans at various stages with a wide range of expertise across teams. - I have the ability to professionally and confidently address conflict while maintaining a positive atmosphere. - I center equity, inclusion and access.My professional love languages are solving problems and making people laugh. - I have a service heart that wants to use my knowledge and experience to help others. - I strive to ensure everyone's perspectives are heard and conflict is mediated through non-violent communication.- I was voted “funniest” and “most outgoing” my Senior year of high school.