About
PEOPLE | Systems | Outcomes
I want to help. From an early age, I took on every volunteer opportunity I could get my parents to take me to. I volunteered to help with fundraisers, programs, parades--you name it. I loved every minute of it. I loved the way helping felt, and the smile it put on people’s faces. I loved being involved, connected, and passionate about something. I would help my dad at his plant, cook with my Mom and Grams in the kitchen, worry the mess out of my brother and sister--anything I could do to be with people.
I was always intrigued by systems. So many things connected, and I had the ability to take a step back and identify issues and collaborate on improvements. From re-arranging my parent’s desks to organizing our family business’s showroom, I would constantly try to make things better.
In college, I was fascinated by how people think and the intersection of sociology, psychology, and business. I was so enthralled by it, I went on to pursue it in graduate school, studying emotional intelligence, leadership, personality, and behavior in business. After completing that first degree, I realized I needed to fill a gap in learning about data, business finance, and how consumer behavior, marketing, and data analytics all coupled. So, I went back and got an MBA. I realized that through focused intervention, connection, and engagement, we could create change. Measurable, actionable, purposeful change.
Throughout my career, I have put myself in positions where I could help. After college, I pursued a job in healthcare marketing and administration. I found how I could help people, create systems that brought people together, eliminate waste, empower teams, make change—all while advocating for patients and high-quality outcomes. I get to connect with people all over the country and help them access quality treatment for their families, clients, and members. I work with some of the best programs in the world providing the highest-quality care in behavioral health. I get to see the outcome of treatment: people exceling on their journey to wellness. I get to help make a difference every day.Additionally, I’ve started a gift box company that creates smiles, gives back to the community, and practices sustainable purchasing and selling. Curated from across the country, our boxes highlight the work of small businesses and artisans, paying living wages, and using recyclable shipping products.
The volunteering thing never stopped, and it has brought me to work with some of the most brilliant minds in mental health and substance use advocacy. I’ve worked with thought leaders in consumer behavior. I’ve been lucky to host events across the country to bring together people for change. I’ve worked on a national level with organizations like Mental Health America.
I’ve found my WHY, and I’m so blessed to get to pursue it every morning.