My Career

My career is defined by a passion for cultivating positive academic communities and a proven track record of strategic leadership. With over a decade of executive and editorial leadership in national organizations and key administrative roles at NC State, my work focuses on developing innovative programs, securing strategic funding, and championing faculty, staff, and student success. I’m dedicated to leveraging data-driven leadership to build robust academic programs and foster collaborative, thriving environments.

Honored, Inspired, and Ready for More: A Look Back at the 2025 ALE Conference

Reminiscing about the incredible 2025 Association of Leadership Educators conference! I was honored to be recognized for 12 years of service and even took home the conference poster award. It was a week of great conversations, new insights, and celebrating with friends and colleagues.

Mentoring Women in Academia: From Research to Real-World Change

We’re conducting in-depth interviews to capture the stories and insights of women in academia. Our goal is to understand the unique challenges and opportunities for women in academia. But we aren’t stopping there. We’re translating our findings into tangible tools designed to foster meaningful connection to build a more supportive academic community.

The Curated Kitchen: A recipe for leadership development

The best recipes for success don’t always come from a cookbook. This project explores how leadership, creativity, and teamwork are all part of a larger dish, one ingredient at a time.