Programs Director

• Aug 2022 - Present

Lead STEM learning and career exploration program development, ensuring programs and services remain relevant. Leverage partners and events to grow community engagement and increase usage of these resources in our region and beyond.

Executive Director

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2022

As the leader of a nonprofit, I work with our Board of Directors and partners to execute our mission to ensure all Northwest Michigan youth have opportunities to develop creative problem solving skills and investigate STEM-related careers so they may thrive in the local and global economy.

Director, Development and Communications

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

Lead education and business liaison for regional non-profit STEM connector working to ensure all students in Northwest Michigan have access to quality STEM learning experiences from pre-K to 12+ and have opportunities to explore STEM-related careers.

Member Board Of Directors

• Sep 2018 - Nov 2020

Nationally recognized tech incubator and economic engine located in Northwest Lower Michigan, a region renowned for its stunning scenery, agriculture and manufacturing industries and outdoor lifestyle. Nationally recognized tech incubator and economic engine located in Northwest Lower Michigan, a region renowned for its stunning scenery, agriculture and manufacturing industries and outdoor lifestyle.

Sr Product Marketing Manager

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2019

Lead go-to-market for new emerging technologies learning solutions and overall Cisco Networking Academy program. My primary focus is on Field Enablement, including training our Field and Academy support partners how to use the resources effectively and share best practices. I also work directly with instructors at regional conferences on how to best leverage our portfolio to achieve their desired student outcomes.

Curriculum Strategy Lead

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

Develop 3-5 year curriculum strategy for Cisco's CSR Education programs, including Cisco Networking Academy, with goals to retain relevancy and grow impact for our students as they become part of the future workforce tasked to digitize every industry vertical and solve global challenges. Align with overall Cisco CSR strategy and iteratively incorporate findings from internal and external researchers, Global Field Organization and partners. Work cross-functionally to implement strategy into customer experiences, roadmaps, processes and communications. Show less

Senior Manager, Cisco Corporate Affairs

• Jan 2008 - Sep 2015

Lead global curricula development team for Cisco Networking Academy and Cisco Corporate Affairs. Co-Lead Strategic Planning and Learning Innovation for portfolio serving 1M student registrations per year in 165 countries.

Sr. Program Manager, Cisco Networking Academy

• Jun 2006 - Dec 2007

Developed new global Networking Academy translation strategy with NetAcad executive leadership. Managed design and development of new student learning experience and semester-long certification-aligned courses.

Sr. Program Manager

• Nov 1999 - May 2006

Program Manager on several Cisco-wide employee learning and development initiatives that are still actively used today. Business Lead for industry-leading corporate-wide learning content management services, Cisco marketing staff skills assessment and Cisco manager development skills assessment.

Manager, Tech Pubs and Training

• Jul 1996 - Oct 1999