About Me

With more than 20 years of experience in HR, leadership, and organizational transformation, I’ve helped individuals, teams, and companies move through change, growth, and breakthrough. I hold a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, an MBA, and a Bachelor’s in Management with a concentration in HR, but my real education began long before the boardroom or the board of directors.

I grew up in poverty and within a cycle of addiction. In early adulthood, I faced multiple forms of trauma. I walked through darkness I never expected to survive - and still rose. Along the way, I chose to break generational cycles, build a life anchored in purpose and integrity, and lead differently.

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I know what it feels like to be shattered.
I also know what it takes to rebuild.

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My story isn’t polished - it’s resilient. I have fought for healing, for justice, and for the life my children deserve. Personally and professionally, I’ve learned how to stand firm under pressure and turn adversity into possibility.

Today, as a mother of five, Army veteran, HR executive, and trauma-informed coach and consultant, I bring that same resilience into my work with others. My leadership philosophy centers on eight principles:

Serve first. Empower others. Lead with empathy. Decide with data and ethics. Pursue continuous improvement. Foster collaboration. Prioritize well-being. Honor family and community.

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I believe transformation doesn’t happen in comfort - it happens under pressure.
We don’t just survive hard things. We evolve because of them.

Through Proven Under Pressure, I live these principles every day - helping individuals rewrite their stories and helping organizations build cultures where people can thrive and perform with purpose.

This work isn’t theory.
It’s lived experience, refined into strategy, and used to create impact that lasts.