Areas of Expertise

Research, Design, Facilitation

Education

Cornell University, Bachelor of Science in Human Development

Surprising Fact About Me

I am an introvert. Nobody believes this, but it’s true!

On My Bucket List

Learn how to surf, drive a tank, and sing (well) at a karaoke bar

My Favorite “Dream Big” Scenario

Running an overnight camp for one glorious summer

Craziest Thing I Have Ever Experienced

Watched in fear from the fourth row of a bus traveling 100 kilometers an hour down a two-lane road as the back-up driver exchanged places with the current driver, without the bus stopping

If I was a Contestant on Jeopardy My 5 Dream Categories Would Be

’80s Movie Quotes, ’80s One-hit Wonder Songs, ’80s TV Shows, John Cusack Films, Driving Shortcuts to Avoid Traffic in Boston

Areas of Expertise

Coaching, Teaming, Leadership Development, Sport and Trauma

Education & Certifications

The College of William and Mary, Bachelor of Arts Studio Art; Syracuse University, Master of Science Art Education; USSF “A” License; NSCAA Advanced National License

My Favorite Team Experience

As a player, going to the 1992 NCAA women’s soccer Elite 8 with W&M. As a coach, winning the 2004 ACC Championship in women’s soccer with The University of Virginia

Surprising Fact About Me

I used to own a Harley Davidson

The Craziest Thing I Have Ever Done

Quit my job and thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2000

If I Was a Contestant on Jeopardy, My 5 Dream Categories Would Be

Songs of the ’80s, Characters from Stephen King Novels, Art History, All Things Calvin and Hobbes, Quotes from Better Off Dead

Favorite Quote

From A League of Their Own – Geena Davis’ reply when Tom Hanks asks her why she is quitting the baseball team: Geena, “It just got too hard.” Tom, “It’s supposed to be hard, the hard is what makes it great. If it were easy everyone would do it.”

Areas of Expertise

Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Leadership Development, Sales Training

Education & Certifications

SUNY Oswego, Bachelor of Business Administration; Institute for Health and Human Potential, Emotional Intelligence; Vital Smarts, Crucial Conversations; International Coaching Academy, Coaching Certification; MBTI – CPP

How I Spend My Weekends

Outdoors – skiing, biking and hiking

Surprising Fact About Me

I’m introverted and need my quiet time

On My Bucket List

Skiing in Switzerland – when I was very young, my mother left five kids (ages 2-12) home with my dad and went skiing with a girlfriend. Why shouldn’t I?

Best Book I Have Read This Year

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Favorite Productivity Hack

Disconnecting for a day (or longer!) to recharge

Areas of Expertise

Communication Skills, including leadership development, executive presence, and public speaking.  

Education

University of Michigan: MBA and Master's in Education

Duke University: BA in English

Certified Professional Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

My Favorite Team Experience:

Directing the University of Michigan Business School Follies (variety show) and working with an executive team and hundreds of MBAs to produce a creative, entertaining show

Favorite Ice Cream

Coffee in a waffle cone with chocolate sprinkles

Favorite TV show: 

The Wire  

Favorite productivity hack:

Take the train to New York

 How I spend weekends:

Having adventures with my husband and kids, ages 5 &7

Areas of Expertise

Organization, Operations, Art-making

Education

Mount Holyoke College, Bachelor of Art in Studio Art

How I spend my weekends

The three F’s: Family, Friends, and Food

Favorite productivity hack

Get up early

Favorite place to spend a summer day

In my art studio (any season)

Favorite quote

“It is in your self interest to find a way to be very tender” – Jenny Holzer

What would you do with 15 minutes of fame

Focus on the impending 16th minute