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about me

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who i am.

Born and raised in Des Moines, IA, I take pride in my ‘midwest nice’ roots wherever I go. Also born with the desire to get out and explore, I’ve lived in Portland (OR, not ME), Chicago, and now currently in LA.

Growing up with a twin brother, being competitive was an everyday activity. And at 10 years old, that’s when I discovered running competitively and never looked back.

It felt like home in a way — and that feeling carried into high school and even into an NCAA Division I program for college.

More than any championship title or medal, I never expected the impactful, life-long lessons that running would :

  • Respect & understanding of the effort it takes to contribute to something bigger than yourself;

  • A deep love for something that delivers as much pain as it does reward; and

  • The life-long truth that if you want something, you gotta work for it.

my experience.

With 6+ years of experience across the nonprofit, education, and health & wellness sectors, I’ve built my career around mission-driven organizations with the power to improve lives.

  • Donor & Advancement Communications

    Marketing Strategist for Student-Athlete Events & Activities

    Curriculum Development & Narrative Development for Student-Athlete Development

  • Newsletter Development for Medical Providers

    External Communications & Creation of Digital Education Resource Library

    Marketing & Recruitment Strategies for Clinical Trials

  • My diverse work across the nonprofit sector inlcudes:

    • Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)

      • Early childhood education

      • Career development and mentorship

    • Mental Health Services

      • All ages, including ages birth to 18+

      • Increasing access for underinsured and uninsured individuals

      • Underserved populations, including BIPOC, low-income, non-English speaking

    • Older Adult Services

      • Providing at-home services to facilitate aging in place

      • Focus on intergenerational activities and community connections

    • Public Media Initiatives

      • Broaden understanding of diverse lives, cultures, and experiences in the community

my vision.

I am continually inspired by the dedication of mission-driven organizations making real change — and I’ve found my strength in elevating their voices through narrative strategy and stories that inspire change.

I want to contribute to building a world where human stories live at the core purpose of all we do:

  • To make people feel something real, raw, and genuine;

  • To inspire action and create meaningful change; and

  • To show the world that storytelling is the thread that connects us all.