Education.

I hold a doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Shenandoah University in Virginia. My research combines my interest in dynamic organizational environments with a curiosity about how people of diverse backgrounds and values come together to do work. In an effort to learn from the past, I study the development of the atomic bomb (1940s–1950s) to learn how people react to extreme stress at work. My studies have given me a lifelong fascination with the individual’s role in workplace functionality and capacity.

My career in arts administration (supported by a master’s degree in Performing Arts Leadership and Management and a bachelor’s in Ballet) includes extensive teaching at the collegiate master’s and doctoral level, work in symphonic management, the dance performance world and senior level executive roles in the education and nonprofit environments.

Consulting.

I combine my unorthodox background and strategic, creative thinking to partner with organizations so they can extend their reach. I help individuals realize their career narratives and align their actions, goals and passions to become change makers. Whether working with individuals or organizations, I create meaningful experiences that achieve sustainable dynamic leadership.

Community & Learning.

I believe ‘to whom much is given, much is expected.’ From local nonprofit board membership to mentorship of developing leaders, I believe individual service is fundamental to a healthy community. I also invest heavily in teaching — both in the performing arts leadership and management industry and in the leadership and organizational theory realm.