The Story Behind the Work
I have spent my life watching what makes people stay, what makes them check out, and what brings them back to life.
I grew up in foster care, which taught me early how to read a room, spot who is being left out, and build connection in places where it does not come easy. That skill became the foundation of everything I do.
I did not plan to become a community engagement and employee experience specialist. I became one because I kept seeing the same problem everywhere I worked: people showing up physically but checking out mentally. Teams going quiet. Communities losing spark. New hires leaving before they ever got a chance to contribute.
Today, I partner with organizations, leaders, and communities who need someone to spot what is breaking, simplify the fix, and keep momentum alive. I also host the Energy First Leadership Studio podcast, where I have built a community of over 1,000 engaged listeners by showing up consistently and creating touchpoints that actually matter.
