ABOUT ME
I’m committed to empowering human potential, my own included. I’m a natural connector and catalyst, of people and ideas. From my own journey of exploring my creative expression, I can relate to the deep satisfaction, self-confidence, and societal good that arises when you can remove the blockers (whether emotional, logistical, or financial) to being able to express the compassion that lives in your heart tangibly out in the world.
Whether struggling to scale your business, tackling a need you see in your community, or aligning your philanthropic/investment capital with your personal values and interests, all these paths begin with caring about something enough to want to try to help. I can help you convert that feeling of CARE into effective ACTION.
I thrive in navigating the ambiguity and risk, and exciting possibility at the early stages of launching new programs, product lines, businesses, investment deals, and career/industry pivots. With my deep compassion for helping others (Enneagram #2) and tenacious strategic creativity, I want to journey with you to catalyze your ideas and impact in the world.
My Values
My relationships with clients are like all relationships I cherish in my personal life, built on trust. I value integrity, authenticity, transparency, deep listening, compassion, and self-awareness.
MY TOOL BOX
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Impact investing, philanthropy, and innovative financial strategy
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Social entrepreneurship and start-up coaching
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Strategic planning and fundraising strategy (non- and for-profits)
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Strategic communications and marketing
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Business performance and leadership coaching
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Cross-cultural diplomacy and partnership development
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Group training and facilitation
Select Past Ventures
I cofounded and lead business development for this early-stage, gender lens, global venture portfolio, housed with the impact investing foundation Gray Matters Capital. Launched in 2017, GMC coLABS continues to invest in highly scalable social enterprises with an intentional impact on women and girls in emerging markets.
I lead programming for the founding team of TOMODACHI, a public-private partnership between the U.S.-Japan Council and U.S. Embassy in Tokyo after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. For over 10 years, TOMODACHI has partnered with the Government of Japan and leading global corporations to invest in the next generation of leaders to ensure the strength of the U.S.-Japan bilateral relationship.
Leadership & Community
LEAD Atlanta is an intensive eight-month leadership development and community education program targeted at promising young professionals in Metro Atlanta. I serve as a non-profit Project Facilitator and the Class Captain for the LEAD Class of 2020.
A residential recovery and transitional housing program helping homeless men reclaim their lives and return to their families and communities as mentors and leaders. I serve on the Board of Directors as the Chair of the Development Committee.
With over 6000 Members across 70 countries, we aim to educate, connect, inspire, and activate the next generation of exceptional social innovators, philanthropists and impact investors globally. I serve as Ambassador for the Southeast USA region.
Mentorship
A central platform-based transportation and logistics startup based in Lagos, Nigeria. I serve on the Advisory Board with a focus on strategy and leadership development.
Creating a pipeline from the next generation of diverse entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs to the resources they need to reach their potential. I serve as an Investor Readiness Evaluator--assessing, coaching, and setting strategic direction for entrepreneurs as they enter the accelerator program.
Acceleration program for early-stage entrepreneurs with ambitious outcomes to drive change by empowering women worldwide. I served as a Mentor in their latest 2020 cohort for a social enterprise based in Egypt & the U.K.
SFU BEEDIE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
I continue to serve as a guest speaker and pitch fest judge for the Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation undergraduate course, led by Kate Dilworth, at Simon Frasier University in Vancouver, British Columbia.