I am a public health scholar, entrepreneur, and writer.

Since completing my PhD at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in 2014, I have been running Live & Learn, Inc., a consultancy that works with governments, nonprofits, and community members to improve mental health, economic empowerment, and social connectedness through community-based participatory research. My projects center small business development, nonprofit sustainability, and workforce wellness.

As the project director on six federal R&D grants, as well as several smaller projects, I have more than 10 years’ experience with grant management, organizational development, leading diverse multi-generational teams, and project workflows.

I am a Certified SCORE Small Business Mentor and I love working with entrepreneurs who are making a positive impact on their communities by facing their fears and chasing their dreams.