About


Professional Summary / Core Competencies

  • Extensive experience in advancement, grant writing, development, leadership, administration, marketing, nonprofit management, accreditation, foundation relations, project management, and staff recruitment and retention, with a strong focus on DEI initiatives.
  • Worked with individuals from over 100 countries, fostering inclusive, welcoming environments within diverse communities.
  • Designed and delivered training programs and curricula for nonprofit organizations, businesses, and universities.
  • Significant experience collaborating with boards of directors for both colleges and nonprofit organizations.
  • Over 10 years of experience founding, building, and leading successful nonprofit organizations.
  • Oversaw and managed lifelong learning and continuing education programs.
  • Extensive experience working with non-traditional and international employees, staff, and students.
  • Deep expertise in diversity, pluralism, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and cultural awareness, supporting workplaces where individuals feel respected, valued, and seen.
  • Published an LGBTQ+ Young Adult novel series under a pseudonym.
  • Lived and worked internationally in Japan, Brazil, and Italy, gaining strong cross-cultural and global professional experience.

Recent Nonprofit Board Experience
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DEI Standing Committee Member   /   Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Hartford, CT, 2024 - present

Communications Committee Member   /   ​Out Film CT, Hartford, CT, 2023 - present

Commissioner   /   City of Hartford LGBTQ+ Commission, Hartford, CT, three year term, 2024-2026

Board Member   /   The Peace Center of Connecticut, Hartford, CT, 2024 - 2026

Board Member   /   ​Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association (AHNA), Hartford, CT, 2023 - 2025

College-Level Courses Taught

BEHSCI101: Intro to the College Experience  /  COMM100: Grammar for Communicators  /  COMM182: Writing for New Media
COMM192: Public Speaking  /  CONTED290: MAT Study Prep  /  CONTED292: Brain Fitness  /  ENGL100: Writing and Thinking
GEN101: Intro to English Composition  /  GEN102: Intro to Communication​  /  Intensive ESL Courses  /  Adult Basic Education Courses










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Recent Educational Programs Completed

2024 cohort
UConn EncoreCT
2024 cohort
Leadership Greater Hartford - Quest

Education

Ed.D. coursework in
​Adult Education Administration
Pennsylvania State University

M.Ed., Adult Education & Training
TESOL Certification
Seattle University

B.A., Education / Liberal Studies
California State University, Fullerton

Messages from Former Students and Staff

"I am truly grateful for you helping me. Every time I get the chance, I always tell people how thankfuI am for you and how much I miss you on campus!"
--message from a former staff member, Fall 2022
"I wanted to reach out and tell you how much of an impact you've had on my semester and my life. Thank you for being amazing!"
--message from a student, Fall 2021​
​"Thank you so much for being supportive and understanding this semester. I am not going to lie, you are the best professor I have ever had. You make college writing enjoyable and have taught me how to write papers in a day rather than two weeks like I did before. I hope I get the chance to have another class with you."
--message from a student, Spring 2021​
"I really truly enjoyed this class and the way you taught it. I definitely am a much better writer than when I entered SU. I think you are the type of teacher that makes college worth it. Thank you for being there for me to talk to, even if it was not about class or any of the assignments. I hope to be able to take one of your classes again in the future and I would love to be able to stay in touch with you after this class is over!
​Thank you for everything you have done!"
--message from a student, Fall 2020
"Thank you for showing her the way. Thank you for empowering her. Thank you for reassuring her that she has what it takes to get the job done--
​that she can do it!"
​--letter from a fellow supervisor, Spring 2020