As the Director of Workforce Development at St. Louis County, I lead a division that promotes economic opportunity for individuals and economic development for the region by ensuring a well-skilled workforce that can meet the demands of today's economy. With over eight years of experience in education and workforce strategies, I have a proven track record of turning big ideas into results, designing solutions that make visions a reality, and securing investments that support impactful initiatives.

My core competencies include strategic planning, facilitation, policy design and advocacy, community engagement, project and program leadership, strategic communications, coalition and partnership development, leadership development, coaching, team building, data analysis and evaluation, grant writing, and change management. I have deep knowledge and expertise in economic development, membership associations, corporate and nonprofit sectors, collective impact initiatives, K-12 education, and higher education. In all that I do, I am guided by a fierce belief that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and maximize their talents.