By aligning people strategies with organizational priorities, I build cultures of growth and accountability that drive measurable ROI — reducing turnover, improving efficiency, and strengthening organizational performance.
About Me
I am a strategic and innovative business leader with expertise in People Strategy, Learning & Development, and Organizational Dynamics. My passion lies in creating environments where employees thrive — because when people flourish, organizations succeed.
At the heart of my work are three values: communication, connection, and community. I believe effective communication builds connection, connection fosters community, and community strengthens organizations. By cultivating psychologically safe environments, I empower teams to share ideas, take calculated risks, and contribute to the business's mission with confidence.
Throughout my career, I’ve built and revitalized learning ecosystems, designed leadership programs, and led enterprise-wide initiatives that improved retention, reduced costs, and enhanced organizational culture. My approach goes beyond “training as a fix.” I act as a human capital consultant — aligning people strategies with business goals, ensuring ROI, and positioning employees as the organization’s greatest asset.
Whether leading change management initiatives, designing innovative learning solutions, or guiding cross-functional collaboration with teams, I bring a blend of strategy, creativity, and execution that builds skills, boosts confidence, and drives business impact.
As a solutions partner, I am dedicated to developing people and delivering results that strengthen culture and positively impact the bottom line.
Professional Journey
Master of Adult Education M. Ed. -UCO - Edmond, OK
Training and Development
Bachelor of Science
Minor in Business
SHRM - SCP
Committed to growth: Pursuing SHRM-SCP certification Sept–Dec 2025 to broaden my expertise and equip me to drive people-centered business success.
DiSC Certified Facilitator - Learning Unlimited
High I/D leader — using DiSC methodology to make self-awareness and team dynamics easy to understand and apply.
Certified Learning Environment Architect (LEM®) — LX Studio
Using visual design tools to simplify complexity, spark collaboration, and accelerate world-class learning experiences.
American Talent Development (ATD) Coaching Certification - ATD
Certified through ATD’s Coaching Program — trained to uncover strengths, challenge biases, and empower individuals to grow through purposeful coaching.
Trainer Certification and Experienced Trainer Certification
University of Oklahoma's Outreach Center
From foundational instruction to advanced training consulting — OU-certified at both New & Experienced Trainer levels to shape learning that delivers organizational performance.
Certified Online Facilitator
Trained through Francis Tuttle Technology Center to design and deliver engaging, accessible, and effective virtual learning experiences.
Prosci - ADKAR Change Management - Prosci
ADKAR®-informed leader — not certified, but actively applying this methodology to strengthen engagement, reduce resistance, and deliver successful change initiatives.
Culture & Performance Architect
Across my career, I have served in nearly every role within Learning & Development — working under both Human Resources and Operations. This breadth of experience gives me a deep understanding of how people, systems, and business needs intersect. I’ve successfully stepped into industries where I had no prior background — including healthcare, public libraries, and grocery — and quickly built credibility by creating connections with subject matter experts. I believe I do not have to know the business on day one; what matters is building psychologically safe environments where experts can share their knowledge with me, build trust, and in turn, I bring expertise in human capital, organizational development, learning strategy, change management, and project leadership. Over time, I immerse myself fully — as I have in the industries I work in — gaining fluency in the language, culture, and challenges of the field. I honor what individuals and teams bring to the table, while also sharing frameworks and solutions that elevate both people and performance. At the end of the day, the true value is in the people — without the people, there is no business. By elevating employees, we elevate the organization.
My Professional Toolkit
ADAKAR Model (Prosci)
Change Management and Transformation
Servant Leadership (Greenleaf)
Leading through service and empowerment.
Situational Leadership (Hersey & Blanchard)
Adapting leadership style to follow readiness.
Denison Organizational Culture Model
Focuses on adaptability, mission, consistency, and involvement.
GROW Coaching Model
Gain Permission and Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward
DiSC
Behavioral assessment tool for communication and leadership styles.
Kirkpatrick's 4 Levels
ROI Methodology
Design Thinking
Human centered innovation and problem solving.
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Goleman Framework
I believe people strategies must connect to business goals. Explore my Business Impact Case Studies to see how I’ve delivered measurable results — from reducing turnover and creating engagement to building leadership pipelines and driving ROI.
"Voices of Collaboration” is a space where my peers, leaders, and partners I’ve worked with share their perspectives on our time together. Collaboration has been at the heart of my career — building bridges, creating solutions, and achieving results through people. These reflections highlight not just my work, but the relationships, trust, and shared commitment that made it possible.