An accomplished leader with a distinguished background as a Hall of Fame and All-American collegiate athlete in field hockey and lacrosse, she has seamlessly transitioned her drive for excellence from the athletic field to a prolific career in clinical counseling, organizational leadership, and educational development. With over two decades of experience, she has managed complex teams, designed impactful programs, and led significant initiatives in both the public and private sectors.
Currently, she manages a diverse caseload at Bay Community Health, focusing on mental health challenges such as anxiety, dysthymia, and life transitions, while also delivering workshops on parenting and mental health. Her leadership extends to the helm of Magic Feather Consulting, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering psychological safety and peak performance within teams.
As a seasoned educator, she has mentored doctorate candidates and taught courses in Organizational Change and Leadership at Capella University, as well as Developmental and Abnormal Psychology at Anne Arundel Community College. Her expertise in curriculum development was further showcased during her tenure at The National Council for Behavioral Health, where she played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Mental Health First Aid program, impacting millions nationwide.
In the field of cybersecurity, she made notable contributions as a Senior Technical Training Manager at Amazon Web Services, and as Lead Behavioral Scientist at MITRE Corporation, where she developed groundbreaking training programs for USCYBERCOM. Her tenure at the National Security Agency saw her in key roles, driving workforce productivity, enhancing organizational health and safety, and mitigating national security threats.
A passionate advocate for youth sports, she has also dedicated years to coaching field hockey, lacrosse, and track and field from grassroots to collegiate levels. A member of the U.S. Masters Field Hockey team, she continues to embody the principles of leadersMore...