About Me

 
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First, and foremost, I am a foodie. A creative strategist. A wife. A systems thinker. An entrepreneur. A mom. A co-host of the Oakland CreativeMornings Chapter. A leader. A supportive friend. A maker, sometimes a baker. And someone who can bring people together.

My career is built on my ability to build healthy exec-level relationships, leading complex change programs, and spearheading new initiatives. As a strategic thinker with exceptional organization and communication skills, I not only strengthen ideas but also facilitate collaboration, ideation, and bring the fun for my colleagues. My infectious laughter, empathic way of leading, and unwavering positivity create a supportive and enjoyable culture.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with some amazing organizations throughout my career, including: SYPartners, AKQA, NOBL, IDEO, Deloitte Consulting, and more. Some highlights:

  • Drove executive team’s monthly and quarterly prioritization and alignment on activities, key events, and deadlines, and resourcing

  • Spearheaded the redesign of a remote-first, employee onboarding process for scaling start-up leading to increase in employee engagement by 50%

  • Introduced new approach to make data-led decisions for a small team teaching Design Thinking, and coached on ways to rinse & repeat

  • Led comms and brand narrative development for new product launch - leading to 1M in sales in 3 months

  • Positioned sustainability org to scale and attract top talent by leading and implementing a strategically aligned restructure

See my full resume here