About me
I just want things to work well and people to be happy.
My experience and education is in nonprofit financial and operational management. I tend to be drawn to organizations that are in periods of growth, flux, and change, probably because I’ve always loved puzzles and solving complex problems. My strengths include thinking strategically, setting and achieving goals, and working towards a shared vision of the future. And these strengths have afforded me the opportunity to be successful in the form of fulfilling roles at values-aligned organizations.
I center racial equity and social justice in my work and enjoy finding new and creative ways to make a system, a team, or an organization run more smoothly and effectively. This can include technical work like revamping processes and cleaning up data. But it also includes work that improves staff wellness and satisfaction, like analyzing compensation for equity gaps and increasing transparency and the accessibility of financial data.
Like I said, I just want things to work well and people to be happy. There’s something very satisfying about the work I do. And I’m grateful to have gotten to do it for so long.
Formal Education & Certifications
Pepperdine University
Graduate School of Education & Psychology
M.A. Social Entrepreneurship & Change
My graduate program at Pepperdine was focused on impactful leadership, organizational management and effecting positive and sustainable change.
San Francisco State University
College of Business
B.S. Business Administration, Accounting
I studied business for my undergrad with a concentration in Accounting at SF State.
HR Certification Institute
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification
Mastery of the technical and operational aspects of HR management, including U.S. laws and regulations.
Center for Equity & Inclusion
Reframing Racism: Language and Tools for Advancing Equity
Went through an intense and transformative workshop to build a solid foundation for doing racial equity work.
The Management Center
Managing to Change the World
Gained essential tools for equitable, sustainable, and results-driven management