About

I work with mission-driven leaders and organizations to clarify their strategic position, cultivate meaningful partnerships, and accelerate learning that sticks--because strategy isn't static, and transformation isn't a solo act.

As a strategic advisor, thought partner, and executive leader with 20+ years of experience, I’ve led nationally scaled efforts to improve health and well-being, working across philanthropy, government, nonprofits, and higher education. I bring a strong public policy lens and a human-centered approach to systems change—particularly in health, healthcare, human services, education, and economic mobility. I've led and facilitated transformations not just within institutions, but across communities and ecosystems—bridging silos, building trust, and translating across sectors to drive equity-centered change. I’m known for turning complexity into clarity—helping to design a future with rigor, trust, and purpose.

I believe thoughtful, values-driven change is not only possible—it’s within reach. 

What I bring to the table:

• More than two decades of experiential insights gain from leading through real challenges
• Cross-sector fluency--from startups to enterprise-level ecosystems
• A tailored approach rooted in deep listening to your needs and goals
• Ability to co-create environments where everyone feels seen, heard, and compelled to act
• Unwavering focus on transparency, accountability, and results

I'm not just an outsider advising—I’m a trusted insider with adaptive leadership skills, able to align competing priorities and guide executives and teams toward sustainable outcomes. Whether you’re designing strategy, navigating change, or reimagining the future, I help you move with intention. I don’t just consult—I catalyze, convene, and coach. I work with my clients transform ideas into action, partners into changemakers, and organizations into better versions of themselves.

Organizational Partners

I’ve spent my career navigating complexity with clarity and intention. What defines my path isn’t just the positions I’ve held, but the organizations I’ve worked with through partnership and shared vision. 

• Philanthropic organizations, including  Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs, David & Lucile Packard Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

• Government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control, U.S. Department of Education, State of Washington, State of Minnesota, State of California, Hennepin County (MN).

• Nonprofits, including American Public Health Association, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, National Network of Public Health Institutes, National Association of Counties, NeighborWorks America, UnidosUS, United Way Worldwide, National Foster Care Coalition, Child Welfare League of America, Children’s Defense Fund. 

• Higher education, research centers, and policy institutes, including the University of Wisconsin, UW Population Health Institute, University of Washington, Georgia State University, Georgia Health Policy Research Center, Institute for Healthcare Improvement.