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A Chief Executive Officer with 25+ years of leadership experience building successful businesses and nonprofit organizations. She has a track record of turning around companies, significantly increasing revenue and implementing systems and processes that ensured sustained growth and stability. Broad business acumen, strategic vision, and strong relationships have contributed to her success in business, government and non-profit sectors.Has combined sales and marketing expertise with a foundation in business operations. During her corporate career and as a business owner, she worked closely with Herman Miller, a leader in office furniture systems, serving on corporate committees and for the industry as President of the National Dealer Alliance. She was known for evolving a series of office furniture companies from just selling commodities into consultants concentrating on increasing productivity through smart workplace design. By implementing new digital technologies and IT systems, consolidating and streamlining operations and recruiting talented professionals, she turned several money-losing companies into profitable enterprises, in one case more than tripling revenue.In recognition of her business and leadership expertise she has been actively involved in many committees and boards for both industry and community organizations. Her extensive local and national non-profits board experience spans more than 15 years. Has received numerous professional honors throughout her career, accepting the WMBE Supplier of the Year Award from the Greater San Diego Business Development Council, UCSD Rady School of Management Athena Pinnacle Award, and San Diego’s Women Who Mean Business Award. As well, Office Pavilion San Diego was recognized as a ‘Best Company to Work For’ by The San Diego Business Journal.