“A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”

That one line just about sums me up.

Most people think that having more than one specialty makes you look distracted. But the truth is multiple skills have a way of finding each and putting themselves to good use. For example, to grow in your career, you have to be willing to learn and adapt to new practices and environments. To be a good leader, it is imperative you speak from a place of authenticity that builds confidence and trust. And to proficiently serve your community, whether they’re your employees, volunteers, residents or clients, it is important to get to know them at the heart of who they are. There you have it: professional development, public speaking, and community engagement. Tied together like they’ve belonged in the family all along. And all individual, independent parts of a possibly greater whole.

This is what I do.

A seasoned professional with over a decade of experience, my most recent professional development clients include Girls Rock St. Pete and St. Pete Free Clinic.

I have strategized and executed community engagement campaigns for neighborhoods, districts, and county-wide government organizations like the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority.

Among my many speaking commitments are the Racial Justice Convening by the California Conference for Equality and Justice, TEDx at the University of South Florida in 2015 and at Palm Harbor University High School in 2023 and To America and Back Again: Writer's Circle at the U.S. Dept. of State.

In case you’re wondering, that’s my COO, Sherlock. Used as a bait dog in a fighting ring, she’s a prime example of how an affirming environment based on a culture of respect and accountability can turn a timid, insecure puppy into a confident, kind, and protective companion.