Who I am
On a winding,
yet purposeful path
Learning opportunities and youth development have been a passion and through-line throughout my life and career. For more than 15 years, I have worked with students and families in educational, leadership, and community roles, developing enrichment programs and events, building community and advocating for gifted students, and supporting college access and readiness. At the heart of my work is a commitment to empowering young people to better understand themselves, explore their options, and make thoughtful choices where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
I have taken a winding path in my career: corporate sales and finance, learning and leadership development, and strategy and culture consulting. Along the way, I’ve built my skills in understanding people, solving problems, and turning ideas into action. I genuinely love to learn— whether I’m reading (annual goal of 50+ books), listening to an interview podcast with a fascinating person, or watching a webinar about the latest trends in college admissions.
Why Trail Map?
I believe students make better decisions when they understand themselves, recognize the possibilities available to them, and feel ownership over their choices.
That combination of self-awareness and understanding the landscape of opportunities is something I came to appreciate later in my own life. I want to help students develop it earlier.
Trail Map grew from that belief and my deep respect for young people. I want students to feel seen, supported, and empowered to explore possibilities and choose a direction that reflects who they really are, not who they think they're supposed to be.
My ongoing learning
I stay engaged with the evolving higher education landscape through ongoing professional learning, research, college visits, and connections with fellow IECs, college reps, community-based organizations, and school counselors.
