Much of my life has been shaped by moving between places, communities, and perspectives.

From an early age, I learned to navigate different environments while finding a sense of home within them. That experience taught me to pay attention to context, to connection, and to the ways people make meaning together.

Growing up this way fostered an equal devotion to independence and belonging. It became a lifelong practice of holding seeming opposites at once: tradition and change, structure and creativity, strategy and empathy. Looking back, I can see that it also shaped the way I lead, helping people, ideas, and institutions understand one another more clearly.

Over time, those experiences found expression in my professional life. Across advancement, philanthropy, communications, and organizational strategy, I've been drawn to work that connects vision with action and strengthens the relationships that allow mission-driven organizations to thrive. Whether collaborating with boards, partnering with advancement teams, or guiding organizational strategy, I enjoy bringing clarity to complexity and translating ideas into meaningful experiences.

Outside of work, I'm still drawn to the spaces between the familiar and the new. I find inspiration in chamber music and museums, long conversations at the dining table, well-designed books, and cities explored on foot. I believe curiosity is a discipline, language matters, and the best ideas are often found at the intersection of different perspectives.