In my first Development Director role, I started off as a one-woman shop with a $1 million fundraising goal and I felt completely overwhelmed. While I had a solid seven years of professional fundraising under my belt by then, I also had a wicked case of imposter syndrome and the belief I needed to forge bravely ahead without help. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time spinning my wheels and crying in the parking lot. 

I had the chance to work with two kind and wise consultants during those early years who coached me to trust myself and who connected me with the additional tools and resources I needed. I also put together a small group of fellow fundraisers who would meet up from time to time to provide each other encouragement and advice. Thanks to these supports, I was able to build out a four-person development shop and launch a $15 million capital campaign – success I never could have imagined at the outset.   

Inspired by those who helped me along my journey, I founded my own coaching and consulting practice in 2020. I support open-hearted, mid-career development professionals in growing their impact and leading in alignment with their values. Leveraging my intensive training as a coach and my Masters in Nonprofit Administration, I have a knack for making connections, seeing around corners, and sharing the right tools at the right time. I love working with clients to illuminate new possibilities and to bring ease, balance, and joy to their fundraising leadership roles.