"With a diverse and accomplished background in business IT/IS, my journey began in the US Army, where I proudly served as a 2LT in the Signal Corps and rose to 1LT/CPT during deployment to Bagram, Afghanistan (2011-2012). After transitioning to civilian life, I honed my skills in IT managed services—a vital area of IT—and quickly advanced to senior management roles across Operations Management, Project Management, and IT Service Management.

My educational foundation is extensive, with dual master’s degrees (MBA and MSIT) and a current pursuit of an MS in Management Information Systems, set for completion inFall 2025. Alongside my degrees, I hold two post-graduate certificates in Health Informatics and IT Leadership/Management, plus a broad array of IT and professional certifications, including ACP, PMP, RMP, COBIT5, CSM, CSPO, ITIL4, LSSYB, TOGAF 9, SAFe5 SA, and SAFe5 SP. Currently I am studying for NCMA's CPCM certification as well as Florida's temporary K-6 teaching license. I expect to earn those sometime in 2025.

I also bring valuable teaching experience. Initially studying elementary education during undergrad, I completed extensive volunteer hours, eventually teaching pre-school and after-school students, where I developed skills in creating structured and impactful lesson plans. I later expanded my teaching expertise as an ESL English instructor for Chinese students with VIPKid, a role I remain eligible to return to today. Throughout my extensive career in academia and teaching/volunteering, I was quick to note the difference between those who succeeded and those who struggled, was the attitude they brought to learning the subject. The more positive the learning experience, the more positive the results. Education doesn't have to be boring!" less...