Professionally, I began my career as an educator after I got my Masters. I really loved the idea of my students finding their own voice and driving their own learning. I tried to use technology as a way to allow students to dive into what they loved to learn about in the way they loved to learn it.

I moved from New York to San Francisco in 2015 and joined a company called AltSchool in its early stages. They were personalizing learning for students using innovative technology and I learned first hand what being involved in a startup meant. I felt like I was at “Startup University”- I learned about office culture, work relationships, being part of a team, how to make a slide deck, and more. I also learned about how teams connect and interact and how being a collaborative partner and connective tissue within an organization holds so much value.

Over the past 5 years or so I moved out of K12 education/edtech and into early childhood/parenting technology. I have two of my own children (4 and 2) and know first hand just how much information parents need about parenting. Through my work at Higher Ground Education/Guidepost Montessori as well as Lovevery, I have helped organizations reimagine their place in the world of parenting startups and rethink how parents access content related to parenting.

I have launched new digital products and services for families and understand the cross functional nuances that go into building something from scratch. I am a user-first driven creator and always think about the experience of the person using the product.

Personally, I love cooking and all things food-related. I also am an ex-theater major and to listen to Broadway show tunes and sing to myself in the car. My kids think I’m nuts. I promise I won’t burst into song on our call!!  I look forward to connecting with you and learning more together!

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• Content strategy, design, and process
• Competitive analysis and identifying product market fit
• Connecting Content + Product + UX
• Project management
• Product piloting and scaling
• Understanding team dynamics

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• Work relationships and manager dynamics
• Understanding and navigating shifts in careers
• Thinking through what you love to do and what you want to avoid
• Knowing when and how to use your voice at work
• Work/life balance
• Understanding core strengths

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I am looking forward to building a connection with you! I love listening and really digging into the meat of the question as well as drawing connections and insights. Think of me as a mentor/therapist for sharing feelings, getting advice, thinking out loud with a sounding board. I try to keep things light and have a sense of humor, but my main goal is to help you become more confident and help you to draw your own conclusions and create “aha” moments. I’m open and honest and happy to answer any question you have, no matter how big or small.

I have been teaching students, teachers, and parents for the last 10 years! I love mentoring and coaching teams at work and I would have LOVED to have this kind of relationship in my early career. I have learned a ton about going from the classroom to the startup environment and I have a lot to share. Can't wait to get involved!