Journey

I am a creative, experienced strategist and educator who collaborates with senior non-profit leaders as a utility player and trusted partner. I develop programs, curricula, evaluations, grant proposals, stewardship plans, and compelling stories—along with budgets and financial projections. Building on my extensive experience, I also teach content, program design and implementation, and mentor those working to improve the world.

Grounded in Community Health | From Direct Care to System Impact
My journey began in community health—as a home health aide and case manager supporting those facing poverty and isolation. These experiences shaped my understanding of the strengths people bring to adversity, the importance of how well-designed systems can improve lives, and the reality of labyrinthine systems that people in need must navigate to find support. 

My work with clients facing hardship solidified my commitment to developing solutions that make a difference at scale. This passion led me to pursue a Masters in Health Policy and Management at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, followed by roles in academic medicine—leading clinical resource analysis at University of Chicago Hospitals, strategic financial planning at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and strategic initiatives at Mass General Brigham and Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Finding Inspiration | Advancing Health
After a decade in planning and finance, I pivoted my career to advancing health, both globally and domestically. Partnering with the Peace Corps, I helped to launch Seed Global Health building provider capacity in sub-Saharan Africa, I helped to expand HIV prevention with HSPH and UNAIDS, and supported global cancer care through partnerships working with Partners In Health and Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Working with Dr. Paul Farmer for seven years profoundly shaped my sense of what’s possible. With his mentorship, I led programs for Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Division of Global Health Equity, collaborating with Partners In Health and Harvard Medical School. I developed fellowships in Haiti, scaled global education programs, and launched a pioneering health equity initiatives. My partnerships spanned COPE (Navajo Nation), Last Mile Health (Liberia), PIVOT (Madagascar), Wuqu'Kawoq (Guatemala), and other NGOs committed to care for all.

Consultant & Collaborator | Educator & Mentor
Building on skills gained through these roles and relationships, I'm honored to collaborate with nonprofit and public sector leaders to create and execute plans that transform lives. I engage in rigorous research, nuanced strategy development, effective communication, and insightful execution,  all supporting organizations to fulfill their critical missions.

Woven through my career is a dedication to education and mentorship. I hold a Masters ineducation and have led programs supporting students from high school through doctoral studies. On faculty at Tufts and previously at HSPH, I champion mentorship models and support learners with content knowledge and creativity. I have developed robust training programs at Mass General Brigham and the National Partnership for Education Access.

Currently, I am honored to teach in Tufts University's Department of Community Health and to design programs, provide graduate guidance, and mentor students at Simmons and Brandeis Universities, supporting the next generation of leaders committed to improving our world.

Education
BA, University of Michigan
MS, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
MEd, Boston College