My WHY is to inspire positive change by curating connections - connecting people, connecting ideas, and connecting people with ideas. I’m inquisitive and energized about the process of learning. Transforming something strong into something superb is thrilling. I believe everything happens for a reason and that we are all connected. I value being considerate, caring and accepting. The future fascinates and inspires me. I see what the future might hold, and this motivates me to move toward a better approach, a better team, a better life, and a better world. My expertise and passion include helping employers identify and apply creative solutions so that they can address wellbeing at both the employee and organizational levels. I love learning about and applying new sciences and emerging strategies that help create high performing organizations. I’m also experimenting with ways we can apply design thinking and human-centered design principles to reframe worksite engagement, employee experience and wellbeing challenges to spark new ways of addressing these complex issues. I am thrilled to be a Culture First MKE Co-Lead. The Culture First Community is a group of leaders, practitioners, and change agents committed to amplifying what people are capable of being and achieving at work. 

Gallup Strengths: LEARNER | INPUT | MAXIMIZER | FUTURISTIC | CONNECTEDNESS

I believe there's opportunity all around us: opportunity to grow, opportunity to innovate, opportunity to give back and opportunity to impact the world around us. As Co-Founder and Program Director of The Commons, I help motivated people realize these opportunities by crafting creative problem-solving experiences and creating inclusive networks of like-minded people.

Through a growing number of Wisconsin high schools, colleges and businesses, we're building a comprehensive system for innovative leadership development and talent retention. 

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Learn more at www.thecommonswi.com