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about me

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who i am:

  • Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, where summers meant lake water, long runs, and learning how to sit with your thoughts.

  • Other places I’ve called “home” along the way:

    • Portland, OR

    • Chicago, IL

    • Los Angeles, CA (currently in Pasadena)

  • I ran Division I Cross Country and Track & Field, which taught me two things:

    how to stay with discomfort & how much growth lives on the other side of it

  • Now I write about those same ideas — fear, identity, ambition, relationships, and the quiet moments where life changes direction.

Other facts about me:

  • Quad-shot latte loyalist

  • Writer for meaning

  • Traveler for friends

  • Always chasing a better question

  • 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

6+ years of experience:

my vision:

  1. To elevate the voices of mission-driven organizations,

  2. inspire meaningful action, and

  3. show the world that storytelling is the thread that connects us all.