T.R.U.E. Leadership

I am so excited to work with each one of you amazing ladies!

Growing up in rural Vermont provided a grounding in the values of nature, neighbors, and family. As the oldest at home of a large family and the only girl, being first came naturally. A competitive family environment, a thirst for equality in sports and work opportunities, was at the forefront of my youth. As the first generation of girls to benefit from Title IV and the Women’s Movement, I set out to define my life on my own terms. A single parent to one son, non-traditional path for my education, a nagging wanderlust, and desire to always support those in need, has provided a path less travelled by many, but perfect for me.

Leadership is personal to me! Often discounted in my youth because I was not from wealth, a girl, and labeled a “tomboy”, I worked my way through school, tripped through different career fields, before finding a great fit in higher education fundraising. Direct, bold, uncompromising, fair, and caring are descriptions of the type of leader I am today. My career has included missteps, time-outs, and lots of bumps, but I believe my success is best measured by the successful careers of those I have mentored and coached along the way.

“When I reflect on my past work, the leaders I have coached, mentored, given a hand up to, supported, and sometimes redirected, is the work I am most proud of and loved doing each day. Fundraising success is measured in dollars raised; I have always felt that was a natural result from building high performing teams. This work is personal – I want to share what I know now, to help others shape their leadership skills and personal success.”