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About

My Story

From working at a contemporary art gallery in Hollywood to designing cybersecurity conferences in Toronto, I’ve worked in very different contexts, but always with the same instinct: to listen for patterns, connect ideas, and design the tools and spaces that help people find clarity and take action.

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​For over a decade, I've focused on capacity building—helping mission-driven teams move forward on complex, messy challenges by offering targeted support such as:

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  • Facilitating strategy sessions that bring clarity and alignment

  • Leading peer learning communities

  • Developing practical toolkits, training, and technical assistance​

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Currently, I work at Georgetown University's Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation, where I lead the State Chief Data Officers Network and Data Labs—a program I piloted and matured into an award-winning initiative.

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I believe learning should be accessible, practical, participatory, and grounded in real-life context. My work is designed to meet people where they are and offer a safe space to test new ideas, reflect in community, and walk away with something they can use right away.

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I live in Mexico City, where you'll find me running slowly, listening to ghost stories, teaching myself ukulele, or experimenting with lacto fermentation.

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