I am a leadership coach and inactive CPA. I have deep expertise building operations, scaling companies, and fostering the “human skills” essential for healthy organizations and effective teams. My superpower is marrying intuition and analysis, seamlessly navigating between strategic thinking and detailed execution.

Currently, I lead the Corporate Services function at the Hudson Institute of Coaching. Each year, we consult with hundreds of organizations around the world from startups to Fortune 10 companies, advising CHROs and Talent Development leaders on their talent development strategy. We reshape their cultures and facilitate transformative learning experiences.

Previous to Hudson, I spent a decade in a variety of Learning & Development, Employee Experience, and People Operations roles in hyper-growth tech companies – at Facebook, Intercom, and Stripe, where I was the Head of Manager and Leadership Effectiveness and Coaching Programs. Prior to that, I worked as an auditor and consultant at PwC and a regional accountancy. My career shift was driven by a desire to create a more human experience for the individuals bringing the organizational mission to life.

My unique perspective stems from decoding human systems as I integrated into society after growing up in a cult. This transformative journey taught me resilience and the balance between working hard and lingering in the moments of transition.

Education-wise, I hold an MBA from Berkeley Haas, an MS in Accounting, and various HR and leadership development certifications. I am a certified coach with both Hudson and the International Coaching Federation, am a fellow with Harvard Medical School’s Institute of Coaching, and actively participate in Coaching Supervision to enhance my skills.

Running recharges me -- I have run across the Grand Canyon and completed 19 marathons. I also maintain a regular meditation and yoga practice. I’m happily married, living our dream in Santa Barbara with our daughter and two rescue pups.

Why share all this? While being a seasoned business leader and well-trained coach is important, understanding that I am a whole person matters too. You are a whole person and so are the people you lead. I can provide models and techniques for effective leadership and teamwork, yet what breathes life into them is understanding and embracing what makes us us.

What makes you, you?