“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”– Coco ChanelI’ve held many titles. At the end of the day, I’m an entrepreneurial generalist who’s equally at home analyzing data, building financial models, drafting content, reviewing contracts, or presenting to prospective partners. As a Business Analyst, my differentiator is the technical skill to work directly with source data from business systems to uncover insights and inform decisions. And that early experience makes me comfortable setting the holistic data strategy for an organization, inclusive of data architecture and analytics applications; as well as getting into the details of how to execute the strategy.I know how to start a business. I have led an organization from zero to one and managed several business functions as they scale. My experience in startups has given me hands-on familiarity with essential tools of modern business and the knowledge to leverage technology for efficient operation and communication. I have written scores of business plans with multi-year budgets and financial models.My “hip-pocket skill” (the one I use most as a utility player) is concise and persuasive writing. I strive to get straight to the heart of the matter. Then ruthlessly pare unnecessary detail and weaker arguments--until every word is pulling it's weight.Specialties:Strategic thinkingBudgets, financial analysis, & forecastingPeople management, labor laws, payroll & benefits administrationData management, AI applications & business systemsRisk ManagementThese causes are close to my heart. Economic mobilityLand stewardship and sustainable agricultureUnlocking human potential for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilitiesIn my free time I read, grow flowers and hike. I’m a mother to 3 young adults. And I live on Bainbridge Island (in the Puget Sound)--a ferry ride from downtown Seattle.