I’m an adventurer and a learner. I grew up in south Georgia with a curiosity for international affairs. After earning a BA in cultural anthropology, I spent 2+ years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua. That experience set my career trajectory. I enjoy the challenge of working across diverse groups to define a project, put the pieces together, and iterate forward.

Through graduate school and beyond, I gained experience managing projects, and designing and leading trainings with nonprofits - including a cross-cultural training for engineering students traveling to Bolivia! Soon after, I started a position coordinating Tulane’s internship and international programs, and leading a discussion-based seminar on Community and Civic Engagement.

At the start of my family, I took a 2 year detour to Bar Harbor, ME where I focused on becoming a new parent and exploring the trails of Acadia. Along the way, I developed some new skills as a Pilates/fitness instructor and a deejay for a local radio station. But, New Orleans called me back!

I returned to New Orleans to work for 3 years with a national nonprofit, HI USA, launching travel scholarship and outreach programs. I thrived in this role that let me spread my strategic-planning wings, and welcomed my creative vision for community engagement. My time there ended abruptly when the COVID-19 pandemic began.

In early 2021, I returned to Tulane as an advisor, supporting 400+ learners individually to navigate the undergraduate experience. In addition, I began teaching Life Design Education courses, which help students design their college and post-college experiences. While I enjoyed advising, I wanted to shift into something that made better use of my creativity and problem-solving skills. Realizing that my past professional roles that involved training and teaching were the most rewarding, I turned my focus to sharpening my skills in learning and development.

In early 2023 I started my role as a Training Specialist at Tulane, where I designed, developed, created, and sometimes delivered trainings both virtually and in-person for advisors. Through assessment and feedback, and in collaboration with advising leadership, I improved the teams performance with dynamic trainings for onboarding and continuous professional development.

I relocated to beautiful Antigua, Guatemala for my husbands job last year. My focus this year has been on supporting my family in getting settled and building community in our new home.

I’m a mother of two, adventuring with my family in the city and beyond. Health and wellness is important to me - I make time for movement, good food, and friends. I love to dance and discover new music.

I offer Wellness Coaching in-person and online, as well as Mat Pilates group classes and private sessions.

I’m excited to take on some training design projects that would benefit from my diverse experience and learner-centric approach.