As a consultant to nonprofits and professional presenter, I have always been passionate about helping others, especially through women and girl initiatives, while supporting missions through fundraising, grant development, strategic planning, and education. In addition to being a consultant, I am Assistant Professor at Future Generations University and Owner at Brick City Books.
Over the past 20 years, I have been fortunate to represent American women and girls on the international stage at summits held in the Philippines, Jordan, England, and at the United Nations. I’ve taught and trained thousands in how to be leaders and serve their communities while also raising over $32million in funds for several organizations, serving as a federal grant reviewer, and co-founding a social enterprise.
My own leadership and service efforts lead to a full scholarship for my undergraduate education and an assistantship to attend graduate school. I hold a Ph.D. in nonprofit organizational leadership from Eastern University. I remain dedicated to continuing education as a Certified Association Executive, Certified Fund Raising Executive, Grant Professional Certified, and a Certified Volunteer Administrator.
Over the past 20 years, I have been fortunate to represent American women and girls on the international stage at summits held in the Philippines, Jordan, England, and at the United Nations. I’ve taught and trained thousands in how to be leaders and serve their communities while also raising over $32million in funds for several organizations, serving as a federal grant reviewer, and co-founding a social enterprise.
My own leadership and service efforts lead to a full scholarship for my undergraduate education and an assistantship to attend graduate school. I hold a Ph.D. in nonprofit organizational leadership from Eastern University. I remain dedicated to continuing education as a Certified Association Executive, Certified Fund Raising Executive, Grant Professional Certified, and a Certified Volunteer Administrator.
Receiving the NAWBO Lexington Tribute Award
from President Rhonda Bartlett and Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes
Thanks to these experiences, I love to encourage professionals, especially women, to take advantage of opportunities, grow in their career, and give back to their communities. I am the former Executive Director of the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) and The Foundation of AFWA, serving 2,000 members across the country. Prior to AFWA, I served as a fundraising, grant and nonprofit management consultant for clients around the country, the Assistant Director of Development at the Council of State Governments, Assistant Executive Director at the Chrysalis House, and Graduate Adjunct Faculty for North Park University.
When not working with wonderful nonprofit leaders, I am spending time with my husband, Greg, and stepdaughter Sydney or visiting friends and family back in Lexington, KY. Together, we own and operate Brick City Books. Sydney is a budding artist and expert storyteller. We live in Huber Heights (north Dayton) with our pug Rocky that made the move with me.
When not working with wonderful nonprofit leaders, I am spending time with my husband, Greg, and stepdaughter Sydney or visiting friends and family back in Lexington, KY. Together, we own and operate Brick City Books. Sydney is a budding artist and expert storyteller. We live in Huber Heights (north Dayton) with our pug Rocky that made the move with me.
Photo shot for profile in Skirt Magazine March 2014 about Truffle Diva
Other Info:
Pro stuff:
Pro stuff:
- Dissertation: Volunteer Leadership in Membership Associations: Succession Planning Through the Lenses of Planned Behavior and Organizational Commitment
- Master of Arts, Communication; Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Bachelor of Science, Communication from the University of Kentucky
- Teaching in higher education since 2006; Adult education and training since 1997 (yes, I literally did start when I was 16)
- Produce amazing (customer's words, not mine) truffles at TruffleDiva.com
At Petra in Jordan - The Treasury (or also known as part of the Canyon of the Crescent Moon in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade)
Whaaaaat?:
- Played the violin at the Kennedy Center for the Arts (as part of an orchestra...definitely not solo) and at Disney World (twice)
- Hiked The Badlands (North Dakota side) and canoed the Missouri River (20 miles)
- Could shoot an egg at 300 yards but turned down a walk-on spot to the University of Kentucky Rifle Team (no, I don't regret it)
- Speaking of shooting, because of it, knowing how to Tat (as in tatting-not tattooing- plus they just thought it was cool an 18 year old knew how), and my leadership activities, the Fayette County Farm Bureau funded my undergraduate education
- Met and/or had dinner with: Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Musician Bela Fleck, Former President of Poland Lech Walesa, Jazz Musician Herbie Hancock, Director John Singleton, Director Kevin Smith, and a few other famous folks (thanks to work with UK Student Activities)
- Girl Scouts sent me to the United Nations, around North America, England, Philippines and Jordan. Yep. True Story. All because of Girl Scouts
Professional Credentials
Certified Association Executive
Issued by ASAE Awarded 2016 | Renews 2021 ID# 45306 |
Certified Fund Raising Executive
Issued by CFRE Intl. Awarded 2009 | Renews 2021 ID# 45306 |
Grant Professional Certified
Issued by GPCI Awarded 2008 | Renews 2023 ID# AT080004 |
Certified in Volunteer Administration
Issued by CCVA Awarded 2007 | Renews 2022 ID # 6147 |
GPA Approved Trainer
Issued by GPA Accepted 2016 | Renews 2022 |
Professional Memberships
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