TEDx Organizers

Education, Social Justice, Music, Multiculturalism, Dance, Culture, Music Education.

Industrial and Product Design, Nature, Sustainability Energy, Innovation, Acapella, Backpacking, Problem Solving, Team Work, Automotive Industry

Making the world a better place. Entrepreneurship and innovation

Social Justice, Social Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, Travel, Social Media, Metrics, Branding, Art, Star Trek

Public Speaking, Geography, Language, Neurology, Synesthesia, Art, Colorguard, Organization, Fashion, Cooking

Learning outside the classroom and service learning.

literature and language, inspiring change makers,

I am deeply motivated by my children and the responsibility I feel to contribute to a world that is worthy of them and of the generations that will come after us. My work, my choices, and my community involvement are guided by a simple but enduring belief: you have to be there for your community, or someday your community won’t be there. I am passionate about showing up — not just when it is visible or celebrated, but in the steady, often unseen work of building trust, creating space for others, and contributing to something larger than myself. I believe strong communities are formed through care, consistency, and shared responsibility, and that each of us has a role to play in shaping the environments our children will inherit. Much of what I care about lives at the intersection of people, ideas, and possibility. I am drawn to work that helps individuals find clarity, articulate what matters to them, and share their perspectives with honesty and intention. I believe ideas have the power to shape culture and create connection when they are developed thoughtfully and offered in service of the collective rather than personal recognition. I am also passionate about modeling presence and courage for my children — demonstrating that leadership is not only about achievement, but about integrity, care for others, and a willingness to contribute even when the outcome is uncertain. I want them to grow up seeing that fulfillment comes not from standing apart, but from standing with others. At its core, my passion is rooted in legacy — not in the sense of accolades or titles, but in the quieter, lasting impact of showing up, telling the truth, and investing in people and communities with care. I believe the choices we make today shape the stories our families and communities will tell tomorrow, and I am committed to doing work that leaves things stronger, more connected, and more humane than I found them.

Unexpected adventures, travel, actively appreciating people in my life, music, sunsets, equality, California, listening.