Where I’ve Been
I go where ambiguity creates problems and complexity leaves room for contribution.
I had an early career in operations and hospitality. Pivoted to science at 26. In five years, moved from intern to Adjunct Researcher (2024–2027), a distinction awarded to <1% of KU adjuncts without a graduate degree.
I entered a 350-employee company with no defined scope. Within four weeks, I was reporting to the COO and repositioning marketing strategy. By eight, I presented zero-cost improvements to leadership.
Across these and other roles, I’ve repaired cars and equipment, positioned a firm as an NSF contractor, sustained a Fortune 50 partnership, mapped federal policy ecosystems, reformulated cosmetics, coordinated events of 250+ guests, presented at an international conference, and built custom applications and data visualizations to bring fragmented information into focus.
From the toolkit to the boardroom, the approach is consistent: I look for challenges, not titles. I follow my curiosity, work with the people involved, and find ways to help.