At age 27, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer and learned I would never have children.

At 28, I went into remission.

Six months later, I got divorced. It was brutal.

But this experience taught me how to turn major setbacks into minor stepping stones.

And in 2006, I had a vision: What if people could feel less alone throughout their cancer experience? What if they could be surrounded not just by family and friends, but by a network of cancer patients and survivors?

In 2007, MyLifeLine.org Cancer Foundation was born.

In 2017, with 10 years experience in organizational development & strategy I helped merge MyLifeLine with Cancer Support Community, where I served as VP of Digital Strategy and Business Development until 2020.

2020 was a year of reckoning which also opened the doors for reflection and reinvention.

During this time, I realized the power of CONNECTION + COMMUNITY within a COMPANY CULTURE to drive high performance and results.

That’s when my Culture Transformation business was born.

I’ve earned certificates, won awards, spoken to hundreds of people and been recognized by multiple media outlets.

But still--nothing matters more to me than helping companies understand this truth: PEOPLE MATTER MOST.

Okay, maybe my Peloton and 18-year old twin boys.

My passion: Helping leaders build their strategy to foster a healthy, high-performing culture where people love to work.

My 30-year career portfolio offers a wide range of interests, stories, and experiences to share. From working in Fortune 500 companies, including Disney and Arrow Electronics, to small non-profit organizations - every role has been in service to customers and clients. I tie my value directly to how I create new ways to help others and delight my clients.

Since I was a little girl, I have always been interested in what makes people tick.

My college degree is in organizational psychology and business management. When I graduated, I did not pursue an HR administrative job. Instead, I wanted to get paid to travel the world. I worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines. What better way to learn what makes people tick than serving thousands, if not millions, of passengers. This role gave me a front row seat to learning about the world and cultures. (And lots of entertaining travel & customer service stories.)

After my ovarian cancer diagnosis at age 27, my life trajectory changed dramatically. I left the airline to build the next leg of my career - it was 1999, and the internet revolution was booming. I wanted to be a part of it. Going into sales for a large computer distributor was my ticket to an exciting career where I could put my people and business skills to use.

Then in 2003, my friend, Lori, was diagnosed at age 33 with brain cancer. Her friends created a beautiful website for her to stay connected with her loved ones during the treatment process. As a friend who lived far away, this website became a "lifeline" to me and all of her community.

Lori died in 2005. The outpouring of support was life-changing. I could not stop thinking of Lori and decided to create a lifeline for all people impacted by cancer.

In 2007, MyLifeLine Cancer Foundation was born. I left my technology job to pour all my energy into learning how to start, build and scale a non-profit organization.
We raised millions of dollars over the next 10 years, and served over 300,000 people impacted by cancer.

In 2018, to make a bigger impact for cancer patients, MyLifeLine merged into the Cancer Support Community, an international cancer organization with 175 locations, network, and hospital partnerships. A new role was created for me in our merged organization - VP, Digital Strategy & Business Development.

In 2020, the world fell apart as we all know. The pandemic forced many organizations to become remote, and my passion for remote connection and community within organizations grew.

Given our cultural challenges post-COVID, the CEO created a new role for me in 2021 - Chief Culture Officer. Here, I created a new Culture CARES strategy to align our mission of health with our culture of employee well-being.

Companies are struggling today with recruitment and retention. I believe 99% of a company's success depends on its people. To help bolster employee health and happiness, I the Culture CARES framework has been helping non-profits and higher education clients to foster inclusive, high-performing, and healthy teams.

Today, I am a Culture Coach & Engagement Consultant for organizations wanting to win Best Place to Work awards.

On February 23, 2023, my first book was published - You Are Meant For Great Things, My Story of Turning Setbacks Into Stepping Stones. I am also writing a book on culture leadership for healthcare and nonprofit organizations wanting to reduce burnout and costly, unwanted turnover while improving performance and business results.