Founded and led an organizational culture and workforce strategy firm delivering large-scale transformation, research, and advisory engagements across corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors. Built and managed a cross-functional team while overseeing strategy, operations, growth, and client impact.

• Led more than 500 consulting and research engagements across 190 organizations, impacting 53,000+ employees and leaders through culture alignment, workforce strategy, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Scaled the firm to nearly $1M in annual revenue, driving business development, client relationships, and market positioning while navigating multi-year growth and subsequent market contraction.
• Served as senior advisor to executive teams across 180+ private, public, and nonprofit organizations, partnering on organizational strategy, leadership alignment, employee experience, and change initiatives.
• Recruited, developed, and managed 12+ employees and 30+ consultants and facilitators, building delivery capacity and ensuring quality, consistency, and impact across national and international engagements.
• Oversaw financial planning and operations, including budgeting, revenue forecasting, cash-flow management, and external accounting partnerships to support sustainable growth and decision-making.
• Guided organizations through strategic assessments, qualitative research, and organizational diagnostics, translating insight into actionable strategy and measurable outcomes.
• Led firm-level strategy pivots between 2023–2025 in response to market shifts, refocusing offerings toward research, culture consulting, and global strategy.
• Represented the firm externally as a featured speaker and facilitator at 30+ industry conferences and professional events, strengthening brand visibility and thought leadership.
  

Selected Clients: Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Ingram, Terracon, SESAC, SCS Global Services, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Nazdar, Omni Family of Services, The Mission Continues, PS&D, BISA, among others..

Served as a senior trainer, facilitator, and coach while overseeing core operational functions for a growing diversity and leadership consulting firm. Held primary responsibility for client acquisition, curriculum development, trainer enablement, and engagement delivery across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors.

• Led training, facilitation, and coaching for 120+ client engagements, serving as the primary trainer and client-facing lead across diverse organizational contexts.
• Designed, delivered, and continuously refined the firm’s core training curricula, facilitation decks, and learning materials, ensuring quality, relevance, and adaptability across clients and trainers.
• Managed inbound leads, sales conversations, proposal development, and engagement scoping, supporting consistent revenue flow and client conversion.
• Trained, coached, and supported additional facilitators, providing onboarding, content mastery, and delivery guidance to ensure high-quality execution.
• Partnered with organizational leaders to address culture, communication, professionalism, and leadership development needs.
• Built foundational expertise in training systems, facilitation, curriculum design, and client operations, directly informing the launch and scale of People3, Inc.

Selected Clients: New York Community Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Ficosa International, Akron Police Department, Northwestern Mutual, Catholic Charities, Uniguest.

Held progressive leadership roles within a large public community college, combining academic leadership, research, and departmental operations oversight. Led curriculum design, assessment, and faculty coordination while applying sociological and organizational insight to student success, program effectiveness, and institutional strategy.

• Directed academic operations for the Sociology and Social Work Department, overseeing curriculum development, faculty coordination, and program effectiveness supporting 27,000+ students over 18 years.
• Led general education assessment and accreditation-related reporting, preparing data analyses and documentation to inform institutional research, compliance, and strategic planning.
• Designed and delivered curriculum focused on race, gender, social class, economic inequality, and public policy, emphasizing critical thinking, systems analysis, and real-world application.
• Mentored and advised 600+ students, applying organizational and sociological frameworks to research guidance, leadership development, and career readiness.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Dissertation: Preparing Tennessee Municipalities to Equitably Serve Changing Communities

Dissertation research examined how local governments across Tennessee are preparing to meet the needs of increasingly diverse populations. The research identified current municipal practices, training, and resource gaps affecting equitable service delivery and citizen engagement. Findings underscored the need for proactive, community-centered approaches to ensure all residents are served effectively in changing demographic contexts.

Global Partnership in China | TSU + Dongbei University of Finance & Economics

Traveled to both Beijing and Dalian, China to study Comparative Studies in Sino-U.S. Public Administration at Donbei University of Finance and Economics in Dalian, China. Course and research focused on economic development, anti-poverty, and economic governance in China.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Thesis Research
Conducted thesis on homelessness and community systems

Honors
Active member of International Honor Society of Sociology, Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) and Scholarship Recipient in 2001. 

Outstanding Alumni for College of Arts and Sciences in 2016

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Campus Community
Served as Student Government Association President and held multiple other roles in SGA throughout all four years. Active member of Maskers Social Club and Lockheart Social Club, serving as Lockheart Songfest Coordinator for 3 years. Performed with Chorale and New Horizons ensembles all four years. Active member of the Mississippi University Alumni Association. 

Honors
Recipient of AAUW, University, SGA, and Music Performance Scholarships. Nominated twice for the Alumni Achievement Award.