I didn’t have a straight path to nonprofit and like many of us, landed here because of a mission that I fell in love with. So to do the job, I learned, watched, listened, and absorbed. Trained in design communications, it’s easy to bring these skills to the table when we’re talking about creative solutions to nonprofit problems.

 

Often you’ll find me sketching out ideas and visually mapping solutions for projects. 

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I try to put good, even in small doses into the world. When I’m not talking to Meg or working on a project, I’m spending time with my family, and two tripod rescue dogs. I've also taken up oyster gardening as a hobby, helping to restore the Chesapeake Bay's ecosystem.I have a deep respect for the people who don't give up on the thing that they believe in, the gritty ones who GIVE A DAMN. These are the people I work to support in their causes. I help nonprofit fundraisers find clarity and confidence, and in turn their passion into action.

My college advisor told me I wasn’t “a nonprofit person”...um, Okaaay. I dove in head first for a mission that spoke to me working my way through the ranks. My desire to continue to learn and grow led me out of the sector for a bit, and while I learned A LOT, most importantly I learned I was, am, and will continue to be a nonprofit person.

 

Idealist at heart I want to fix the problems and believe that they can all be fixed. I love data and analyze every angle of a situation to come up with the best solution. I approach each project with the same honest transparency and am a true believer that we never stop learning and growing. 

 

When I need to recharge, it’s all about quality time whether with my kids, husband, friends, or self. I'm a big fan of family game nights and puzzles (my love of strategy and problem-solving in all things), traveling and exploring new places, good books, and great food and wine. 

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