About Me
With a proven track record of 25 years in higher education, I bring extensive experience in strategic leadership, talent management, and organizational change. My expertise lies in fostering employee success, enhancing performance, and developing future leaders.
Throughout my career, I have designed and implemented transformative programs that drive organizational growth and cultivate a dynamic, growth-focused workplace. I am adept at building solid teams, promoting collaboration, and creating an exceptional employee experience. My leadership style emphasizes mentorship, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. I am passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential and contribute to a thriving organizational culture.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I cherish spending time with my daughter, exploring our city, and planning our next adventure. I also share insights and connect with others on social media and my blog.
Service to the community
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
Mahatma Gandhi
University of South Carolina
I have supported student organizations serving as an advisor for the Black Honors Caucus and Scholars United. As an administrator, I have served the campus community in the following roles:
- President, Black Faculty Staff Association, 2020 - 2022
- Faculty Senate Admissions Committee
- Campus Search Committees: Co-chair, HRSM Dean search committee; Chair, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion search committee; member, Director of Center for Teaching Excellence search committee
City of Columbia
Since I was an undergraduate student, I have always enjoyed volunteering in the local community. I specifically choose organizations and opportunities that provide engagement with others or those we are serving:
- Chair, Rehoboth Baptist Church Youth GAP Ministry, 2022 - 2023
- Friends of the African American Arts Committee, 2021 - present
- Reader, United Way Reading Consortium 2019 - present
- Women in Philanthropy, 2020 - present
- School Improvement Council, 2015 - 2018
