EXPERTISE
I seek out and help close the gap between the current state and desired future for individuals and organizations. I focus on surfacing their strengths to improve performance and help them achieve more than they realized possible. I enjoy doing this through coaching, facilitating capacity building workshops, and utilizing the principles of human performance technology (a process of performance analysis, cause analysis, and intervention selection).
WHAT DO I LOVE ABOUT MY WORK?
I love the opportunity to know diverse groups of people on a meaningful level, especially through coaching and problem solving. I love going into an organization and making a significant, measurable difference that serves them in the present and future. I love providing clarity and solvency to tricky situations that recur and feel like brick walls. But perhaps one of the things I love most is simply helping others find the tools they need to realize their own strengths and solutions.
CREDS
- Master of Business Administration in Organization Development, Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, University of Mary Washington
- Certifications: Myers Briggs Type Indicator
- Creator and facilitator of team-building workshop for Neighborhood Networks of Fairfax County
WORKOGRAPHY
Prior to ChangeFusion I spent 13+ years working for Sprint, the third largest wireless provider in the United States. I provided national support for the Consumer Sales division in operations, sales, and management initiatives. I enjoyed working with leadership to approach challenges from a comprehensive, objective perspective. My key contributions included: conducting readiness assessments, facilitating change and leadership development programs, coaching management, and using human performance technology to improve organizational processes and performance. During my tenure at Sprint I also fulfilled one of my greatest joys, working with and helping children, by serving as Executive Director of Fusion Dance Company, a non-profit focused on bringing the arts to underprivileged youth and children.
As a ChangeFuser, I support a diverse range of public and private clients in developing creative solutions that align with their goals and strategies for long-term growth and sustainability. My work includes mentoring and coaching leaders to increase employee engagement, team building, facilitating, and implementing change strategies.
WEEKEND PULSE
When the weekend comes I disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature, friends, and family. I show my love through cooking, so making a huge meal, inviting family over to share it, and then going kayaking with friends (the next day – I need time to digest) is my weekend pulse. When my introverted self needs rejuvenation, I enjoy journaling, reading, and taking longs walks with my dog Cheyenne (my best friend on four paws).
THINGS I BELIEVE IN
Acting out of kindness, with forgiveness, and seeking to understand, not judge. I believe a day shouldn’t go by without making at least one-person laugh or smile, even if that person is me.