A Bit About Me
I am a mission-driven executive with nearly 20 years of leadership experience in non-profit, pharmaceutical, and education industries. Currently serving as Chief Program Officer at the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP), I have led global expansion, launched an award-winning online community, and driven significant revenue growth. My career reflects a deep commitment to advancing organizational missions, building high-performing teams, and fostering collaboration to achieve extraordinary goals. With expertise in strategic planning, training, team building, volunteer leadership, governance, and stakeholder management, I strive to combine innovation and integrity to create lasting impact.
Work Experience
April 2016 - Present
April 2014 - April 2016
July 2007 - March 2013
As Chief Program Officer at the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP), I lead global operations and strategic initiatives for a nonprofit that has doubled in size and significantly increased revenue. I partner with the Board on strategic planning, governance and budgeting, oversee credentialing programs including ISO accreditation efforts, and drive membership growth through innovative strategies. My leadership includes launching an award-winning online community, expanding global chapters, and fostering stakeholder engagement through volunteer committees and task forces. I coach a remote team to achieve operational excellence while advancing mission-driven growth and sustainability.
As Program Manager at THEVAX Genetics Vaccine USA, I supported U.S. expansion and Phase 2 clinical trial readiness following Phase 1 in Taiwan. I coordinated FDA documentation, site activations, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance and operational success. Additionally, I developed internal systems for budgeting, payroll, communications, and web presence, while managing the establishment and ongoing needs of the Scientific Advisory Board. My work ensured regulatory preparedness and organizational infrastructure to advance critical vaccine development initiatives.
As Director of Operations at The Kimball Companies, I oversaw multi-state tutoring services for thousands of students from low-income families. I managed over 2,000 staff and contractors across Florida, Georgia, and Washington, D.C., implementing operational systems and training programs to ensure service excellence. I led expansion into new markets, supported leadership development, collaborated on curriculum design for K–12 students, and partnered on annual budgeting. My work strengthened educational access and improved family-school engagement while driving organizational growth and operational efficiency.
Education
2024 - 2025
Master's of Arts in Organizational Leadership & Change Leadership
Gonzaga University
1997 - 2001
Bachelor's Degree in Education
Wheaton College
I completed a Master’s in Organizational & Change Leadership at Gonzaga University with a 4.0 GPA. The program strengthened my expertise in organizational development, change leadership, and community building while refining my leadership philosophy. Highlights included immersive learning experiences on campus in Spokane and at a monastery in Valyermo, California, which deepened my understanding of intentional leadership and service.
I earned a Bachelor’s in Education from Wheaton College with a 3.5 GPA. The program equipped me with skills in curriculum design, instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment development, and conflict resolution. Through internships in elementary and middle school classrooms, I applied these skills while collaborating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to create effective learning environments.