My early career began in Human Resources, managing leadership development programs for one of the country’s large regional banks. Working in leadership development, I was shaped by my experience of getting to know, learning from, and assessing the capabilities of leaders - from the front line manager to the C-Suite, EVP. I have carried this leadership lens throughout my career. 

 Following my time in HR, I spent some time "in the business" where I led the execution of many strategic initiatives, including responding to the financial crisis, supporting a large bank integration and the cultural transformation that followed. More recently, I have led professionals in program and project teams at a business line and enterprise level. My approach in execution is to focus on people development and coaching. After all, it is the people who make it happen! This approach begins with leaders, both those with the leadership title and those with the mindset and desire.

The times when I have been most successful have been when I have focused intensely on my own behavior, leadership and influence and not just on “getting it done”. I do my best to bring this approach to those around me. I see my leadership as a blend of empathetic, authentic and pragmatic. Applying the right tool to the right challenge at the right time, I encourages others to be candid, courageous and operate with urgency in addressing challenges and obstacles.

 A wife and mother of three young sons, I am passionate about building a quality, family focused life and supporting others in their quest to do the same. I co-founded an employee business resource group for parents because of this passion. I love to help others find balance, joy and connectedness, professionally and personally. I believe that people matter more than their job performance and that results are created when the whole person is embraced and supported.

I have a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communications from Cleveland State University, along with a minor in History. I also have a Masters of Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. I am a Certified Executive Coach, a Certified Parenting Coach and a Certified Organizational Development Coach.