Who i am
About Me (She/her)
Accountable learner - these words describe me as a person and as a professional. My innovative ideas are grounded in solid logic and research. I love bringing projects to life by taking creative risks and paying careful attention to detail.
Creating order from chaos since 1991
As the oldest of five kids, my favorite job was to organize the pantry after our family's monthly grocery shopping mega-trip. I moved lightning fast to create an orderly, accessible pantry experience while my siblings hurled boxes, bags and pouches at me. I loved rapidly creating order and efficient systems then, and it's still my favorite way to work now.
Got some chaos?
Relevant Experience
2022-3
Founder / CEO
Wild Leap SPC
I established my own consulting firm and as Chief Executive Officer, my main tasks involve crafting the overall service strategy and assembling the tools and knowledge to deliver consulting services, physical products, a weekly podcast, and online courses.
2020-2
Consultative Coach & Program Developer
Alzheimer's Association
As the first full-time coach in the nation, I was building the program as I implemented it. I assembled the systems that would scale into future states and eventually a nationwide product. My responsibilities included sourcing and configuring software, designing presentations, creating the program structure, and reporting. A special bonus project involved developing requirements and software testing for a new proprietary assessment tool.
2014-9
Director of consulting
CDI
I was recruited to this position to build and lead a team of specialized enterprise technical consultants. During my tenure, the consulting department quadrupled in size and increased billable client project time by 10x. We led several award-winning projects and helped secure some of the largest client implementations in the company's history.
2003-13
EVP
Cities Digital, Inc.
In this rapidly growing start-up, I helped grow the company's capacity from under 20 clients to over 600 through service development and sales initiatives. With a focus on elevated service, our B2B software implementations also grew from basic install and training jobs to true enterprise deployments consisting of robust planning, configuration, integration, and support services.
Education, Certification, & Other Projects
Master of Arts in Aging Services Management
USC, Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
I added a broad understanding of the challenges facing our aging population to my existing experience in order to deeply contribute to this field going forward.
Master of Business Administration
University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
I entered this program as a government employee and left making a big impact at a startup. My passion for organizational dynamics started here.
Bachelor of Arts, Behavioral Science & Law
University of Wisconsin - Madison
My liberal arts undergrad is the foundation of my growth mindset and lifetime appreciation for specialized learning opportunities.
Certified Dementia Care Practitioner
NCCDP
I obtained this training & certificate to better serve professionals and families supporting people living with dementia.
Emotional Intelligence Masterclass
UofM Carlson School - 2022
Participating in this course catapulted my ability to connect and move teams forward.
Skills & Proficiencies
Technical Skills
Process Automation
I enjoy using many software platforms to automate tasks to increase efficiency & reliability.
Data Mgmt & Visualization
I am comfortable querying, editing, & designing data in multiple programs.
Project & Portfolio Mgmt
I have designed & used several programs to manage up to 125 concurrent projects.
Soft Skills
Communication
I am a good listener and collaborator. I write, present, and converse with ease.
Leadership
I combine a consistent vision with emotional intelligence to lead teams pursuing excellence.
Attention to Detail
I cover all bases and strive for excellence, even in the smallest details.
Selected Works
4/19/2019
1/11/2019
3/20/2018
