When I was in seventh grade, I asked my father if I could host a Christmas party. He agreed—on one condition: every guest had to bring a gift to donate. I eagerly accepted, and together, we delivered the gifts to a local women’s shelter. That simple act of generosity ignited a lifelong passion for bringing people and institutions together to solve problems and drive meaningful change.

Throughout my career, I’ve carried this passion forward, connecting people for impact across diverse settings. From collaborating with nonprofits to curate writing workshops for youth to using storytelling as a tool for bridging divides, I’ve seen firsthand how mission-driven outreach fosters innovation, creativity, and stronger, more resilient communities.

I believe partnerships can illuminate the path to a better future—but first, we must shift the narratives that sustain inequity. Stories have the power to dehumanize and divide, but they also have the potential to empower and unite. With a background in English, I’ve honed my ability to understand people’s needs, articulate shared values, and foster empathy. By leveraging both likely and unlikely alliances, I help turn conversations into collaboration and ideas into action.