I am a lifelong learner, educator, scholar, and mother dedicated to supporting other women-identified folks who are navigating major transitions in their personal and professional lives.

I’m no stranger to dealing with my own life transitions. In my nearly 20 years of leadership experience, several anticipated and unanticipated changes led me to study, practice, and collaborate with others on how to put together the pieces of the complex mosaic of life.

My leadership is centered in higher education and includes community engagement, student transitions, training and development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Most recently, I’ve led a team focused on equitable college admissions and enrollment practices.

Outside of traditional work experience, I have frequently advocated for the needs of women professionals. I led one of the first professional presentations focused on returning to work after maternity leads within our field with collaboration from some of the strongest women leaders in the New York / New Jersey region.

My Research

My research focuses on the experiences of undergraduate women and identity development during a major transition. Using both leadership identity development and transition theories, I realized that these developmental models can be applied across the lifespan and outside of higher education for all women.

Many of my research outcomes align with existing work focused on professional women returning to work after maternity leave and other transitions. These themes include Understanding Identity and Self; Navigating Uncertainty and Accepting the Unknown; Changing and Adapting Roles; Dealing with Burnout, Stress, and Trauma; and Making an Impact through Leadership and Advocacy. This informs my coaching, speaking, and other professional services.

My Identities

I am a White, cisgender woman with a number of privileges that inform my perspective and my experiences. I have a five-year-old daughter named Mira and a loving partner named Dan who support me in my journey.  I have worked to collaborate with and conducted my research with other women-identified folks and women of color to better understand their experiences. Feel free to call me in or email me to acknowledge how I could be more inclusive in this work, as I welcome the feedback.