Meet the Team

I am a dynamic, results-driven operations leader with a track record of navigating complex environments and entrepreneurial ventures. I provide organizations with the high-level strategic stewardship they need—without the full-time executive overhead.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Change Management: Leading organizations through transitions with clarity and stability.

• Financial & Operational Oversight: Mastering complex budgets and streamlining business operations.

• Organizational Development: Building structures that empower cross-functional teams to meet mission-based goals.

Proven Leadership in Action

• Interim Leadership & Transition Strategy: As the Executive Director of the Milaca Chamber of Commerce, I was brought in during a critical leadership transition. I stabilized operations, allowing the Board to evaluate their long-term vision, and successfully implemented the structural framework necessary for the next permanent director to thrive.

• High-Stakes Start-up Operations: I served as a key leader for the National Center for Food Protection & Defense (funded by the Department of Homeland Security) during its foundational start-up phase at the University of Minnesota. I specialize in building the systems required for high-compliance, high-impact initiatives.

• Academic & Institute Growth: My reputation for operational excellence led to my recruitment by both the Institute of Health Informatics and the Schultze Diabetes Institute at the University of Minnesota to professionalize their leadership structures.

Your Mission, My Strategy

As your Fractional Executive Director, I don't just "fill a seat." I provide the custom leadership and strategies designed specifically for your organization’s current stage of growth. Whether you are navigating a transition, scaling a start-up, or restructuring for the future, I bridge the gap between where you are and where you need to be.