I have an MBA in social entrepreneurship and 10+ years of executive and senior leadership experience.

I love this work, in part, because it aligns with my intrinsic motivations.

Primary Sparketype®

Strongest impulse for effort and work that fuels me and makes me come alive.

The Scientist

“I figure things out.”

I love to solve complex or “impossible” problems, especially those that improve people’s quality of life.

Shadow Sparketype®

Second strongest impulse that amplifies and partners with my Primary Sparketype.

The Maker

“I make ideas manifest.”

I am also deeply motivated by the ability to exercise creativity and bring ideas to life through prototypes and launches.

I asked colleagues what reliably shows up in the room when I do. They said:

Problem-solving

  • methodical approach to addressing challenges

  • makes insurmountable problems feel manageable

  • finding solutions to complex issues

  • developing step-by-step processes for execution

Leadership

  • motivates with vision and purpose

  • creates purposeful problem-solving environments

  • brings clarity and direction to discussions

  • facilitating small and large groups

Systems & structure

  • creating clarity from complexity

  • breaking down problems into manageable pieces

  • architecting organizational systems and frameworks

  • processes that create efficiency

People development

  • empowering colleagues and entrepreneurs

  • holding space while challenging others to grow

  • helping others see their potential more clearly

  • demonstrates thoughtful leadership

Interpersonal

  • empathetic and compassionate

  • thoughtful and intentional

  • honest and trustworthy

  • insightful and wise

  • reliable and focused

I am fortunate to belong to some distinguished groups of talented people.