About Me
I believe that intentional storytelling is at the root of social change.
During my master's program, I noticed a gap between research and practical application. I realized that the research being conducted was written for others in the discipline, not the communities they were meant to serve. With this realization, I knew it was time to exit academia and get to the ground floor where change was happening. Throughout this shift, I learned the power of storytelling, resilience, and inner truth. I want to put community stories front and center where they belong.
6
Years Studying
Philanthropy
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Boise State University, and a Masters of Science in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Social Persuasion from Texas Christian University.
2
Professional
Programs
I am currently a global social impact fellow at the MovingWorlds Institute. This program is for experienced professionals working to further develop global leadership, design thinking, shared-value, and social enterprise know-how. I also have my Certificate in Grantwriting and a Certificate in Social Enterprise Partnership Best-Practices.
8
Years of Real-World Experience
I've worked for agencies, nonprofits, and philanthropic organizations all over the nation. I know the business from the perspective of almost all stakeholders: funders, nonprofits, government, and everyone in between.