At the center of every role I’ve held—whether in the classroom, in project leadership, or in cross-agency collaboration—is a simple motivation: I want to be helpful.

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I began my career in education before completing my degree, working directly with at-risk students as an Academic Interventionist. It was there I first experienced the impact of being a consistent, trusted adult in the lives of young people. That foundation shaped how I approach every role that followed—not just as a professional, but as someone who values empathy, structure, and connection in equal measure.

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My path has taken me from classroom teaching and homeschooling to statewide systems change. In my current work as a Project Director and Program Evaluation Coordinator, I help lead SMART 2.0 and support the Special Education team at the Idaho Department of Education. I manage complex grant-funded initiatives, build strategic frameworks, and design data systems that prioritize efficiency, clarity, and equity. I’m especially drawn to the behind-the-scenes work—curating processes, gathering stakeholder insights, and refining implementation to make things work better for real people doing real work.

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Across every setting, I’ve found the same fulfillment: identifying what’s needed, building thoughtfully toward that goal, and making sure the people involved feel supported, capable, and heard. I care deeply about how things get done—and just as deeply about the people doing them.