My passion for community and the place we call home runs six generations deep in my family’s roots. There is something about San Antonio that keeps me tethered here. It is from this deep connection to family and community that my love for serving and helping others stems.

While my plans did not include working in the nonprofit field, the field found me, and now is part of who I am. After graduating from Baylor University with degrees in Journalism and Public Relations, I jumped feet first into the nonprofit world and began working for an organization in San Antonio serving children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. My experience there set me up for a lifetime career dedicated to serving others. Six years later, I was asked to join the local community foundation team as their Director of Communications and Marketing, where I experienced individual donors and nonprofits working together for the good of our community. Since 2017, I have had the privilege to partner with nonprofit organizations as a consultant.

During this time, my family grew, and it is their encouragement and belief in me that enables me to serve you. My husband Jared and I have three awesome kiddos – Noah, Seth, and Julia – and a lively Labrador retriever.

I understand the great honor of working for a nonprofit and the challenges that come from limited resources with unlimited tasks. I thrive on the problem-solving, deadlines, collaboration, and passion that it takes to humble yourself to live a life of service. And, that’s what I am here for. I can’t wait to help you make our world a little bit better.

With strong ties to higher education and a background rooted in impact and community engagement, I spent over two decades leading initiatives at the University of Texas at Austin that shaped innovative educational experiences centered around an empowered community.

As Director of the Canfield Business Honors Program, I had the privilege of spearheading strategic efforts that helped transform an honors program into a self-sustaining, multi-degree ecosystem. Through the vision of a passionate team, deep alumni engagement, and collaborative partnerships, I helped cultivate an impactful network that contributed to major fundraising efforts, including a $20 million transformative alumni gift. Throughout my career, my roles have supported initiatives in recruitment, mentorship, board development, fundraising and gift management, and donor stewardship.

At the core of my work, I believe in the power of relationship building, meaningful connections, and partnerships to help communities flourish. From my time at UT-Austin, working with students and alumni, to being a parent volunteer, to serving in my community, I have learned the value of sharing impact stories and leveraging my community to help spread my message. I bring this mindset with me as I begin my consulting role with nonprofit organizations.

As a native Texan, I have a deep appreciation for the state’s diverse people, culture, and landscapes. My husband, Sean, and I live in Austin with our son and daughter, Fisher and Lane, and two pups. We enjoy taking advantage of the green spaces and incredible food in our area. In my free time, you can find me on a hiking trail, tapping my way through a dance class, or supporting my Texas Longhorns at a sporting event. My time spent volunteering has largely focused on access to education, food, and mental health services, and serving on school committees and fundraising projects in primary and secondary schools.

As I join this dynamic, passionate team, I look forward to learning about your organization and successes and how I can help you reach your goals.

Raised in the Texas Panhandle, my journey into community service and nonprofit management began at an early age. From childhood, I was deeply influenced by the examples set by my parents—watching my father advocate for abused children, my mother teach and empower the blind and visually impaired, and participating in many mission trips over several years. These formative experiences became a core part of who I am today.

Shortly before earning my bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University, over 14 years ago, I stepped into the world of nonprofits. Throughout my career, I’ve held diverse roles spanning program management, volunteer coordination, community education and outreach, training, executive leadership, board development, and fundraising. As an Executive Director, I was privileged to lead through comprehensive resource development strategies, including public relations, fundraisers, donor retention, and major gift solicitations. One of my proudest achievements was leading a $20,000,000 campaign for T Bar M Camps & Retreats, where we exceeded 80% of our goal in just 18 months, making a lasting impact in Texas.

Outside of work, I find joy in spending time outdoors with my husband, Shawn, and our two children, Mila and Liam, exploring the beauty of New Braunfels, our home for the past six years. In my downtime, I enjoy diving into a good book, attempting to garden (with varying degrees of success!), and family movie nights with lots of popcorn.

Driven by a deep commitment to service and community, I am eager to continue utilizing my skills to support nonprofits in achieving their missions. I look forward to hearing your story and helping your organization thrive.