As a Data and Research Coordinator at South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED), I lead the coordination of data collection efforts across all SC Community Navigator Spokes, ensuring accuracy and consistency. I have over two years of experience in this role, leveraging my skills in partnership building, data dashboards, grant management, and community health strategies.I am a retired veteran with a diverse background in leadership, quality assurance, project management, and avionics maintenance. I am passionate about building community partnerships and working in collective impact with an equity lens and data-driven decision making. I hold a Diversity Leadership Certification from Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from Charleston Southern University. My goal is to contribute to the economic equity and community development of South Carolina through my work.