I Didn’t Take the Traditional Route. I Made My Own.

My journey hasn’t been a straight line, and I wouldn’t change that.

I was a high school dropout. I didn’t begin my career with a roadmap, a long list of credentials, or a clear picture of where I would eventually end up. What I did have was a willingness to work hard, learn along the way, take on challenges, and prove to myself that my circumstances didn’t have to define my future.

Over the years, I built a career through experience, persistence, and a commitment to continuous learning. I worked my way into leadership, supported complex organizational initiatives, helped teams navigate change, and developed a passion for bringing people, processes, and projects together to accomplish meaningful things.

And I didn’t stop there.

I went back to school, earned my bachelor’s degree, and ultimately earned my Master of Business Administration (MBA). Something that may once have seemed far outside my reach became one of my proudest accomplishments.

Today, I’m continuing that journey as I work toward earning my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. For me, it’s about more than another credential. It’s about continuing to expand my knowledge, strengthen my leadership capabilities, and create new opportunities for the next chapter of my career.

My professional experience spans healthcare operations, enterprise technology initiatives, organizational training, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and change management. I’ve learned that successful projects aren’t just about timelines and deliverables. They’re about people, communication, collaboration, and having the ability to bring a vision to life.

I believe in growth, even when it’s uncomfortable. I believe in second chances, reinvention, and never allowing someone else’s expectations to determine what you’re capable of achieving.

I’m a reminder that your beginning does not have to dictate your ending.

I’m still learning. Still growing. Still building.

And I’m nowhere near finished.

My Approach

Professional in what I do. Down-to-earth in how I do it.

I believe great work doesn’t have to be complicated, and working with a professional shouldn’t feel intimidating. My approach is grounded in clear communication, thoughtful organization, and a genuine understanding of the people behind the work.

I don’t believe in overcomplicating things, using impressive-sounding language just for the sake of it, or creating unnecessary processes. I believe in asking the right questions, getting to the heart of what needs to be done, and finding practical ways to move forward.

Whether I’m coordinating a project, supporting leadership, or helping bring order to day-to-day operations, my focus is the same: understand the goal, make a plan, communicate openly, and follow through.

Clear Communication

I believe in saying what needs to be said in a way people can understand. No unnecessary jargon, no making things more complicated than they need to be, just honest conversations, clear expectations, and thoughtful solutions.

Organization That Works

Good organization should make life easier, not create more work. I focus on practical plans, manageable priorities, and dependable processes that help people stay focused on what matters.

Genuine Partnership

I believe in treating people with respect, listening to their needs, and being someone they can count on. Strong working relationships are built on trust, reliability, and the understanding that we’re working toward the same goal.

Follow-Through That Matters

Ideas are important, but execution is what moves things forward. I take pride in paying attention to the details, keeping priorities on track, communicating along the way, and doing what I say I’ll do.

My philosophy is simple: Be genuine. Keep things clear. Make the complicated manageable. Treat people well. And do the work that makes a difference.

That’s the approach I bring to Ashford Ventures—and to every professional relationship I build.