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about me

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who i am:

  • Born and raised in Des Moines, IA.

  • Other places I’ve called home:

    • Portland, OR

    • Chicago, IL

    • Los Angeles, CA

  • Growing up with a twin brother = 110% competitive!

  • Running became a passion of mine in 5th grade.

  • The sport gave me so much:

    • Mental & physical growth

    • Life-long friends (near & far)

    • Opportunity to compete at an NCAA Division I program

the lessons I learned:

  • Mental toughness is more important than physical.

  • Consistency & patience are key to long-term results.

  • Good things take time, energy, & effort.

6+ years of experience:

  • 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:

  1. Elevate the voices of mission-driven organizations.

  2. Inspire action & drive meaningful change for those who need it most.

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