A researcher at Heart ❤️

I’ve always been a deep thinker and attentive listener, looking for the “why” beneath the surface. My mind naturally works to organize big ideas, find patterns in people’s thoughts and behavior, and articulate concepts. An INFP, I’m endlessly curious about people, business and how to create delightful experiences. Creativity defines my methods, but practicality drives my motivation. I believe mission driven, ethical businesses will change the world.

Communication and good leadership are extremely important to me. My experience is that people are usually doing their best and have the best intentions. Most problems are solved if we take time to empathize and understand. Taking time to develop collaborative skills is something I've invested in by doing communication classes, personal coaching, regular meditation and self-reflection.

Outside of work, I’ve been teaching yoga since 2008, and continue to teach about 6 yoga classes each month at my local studio. I live with my family in the Paseo Arts District in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Our favorite vacations usually entail either a lot of hiking or some serious beach time.

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A group of coworkers once made a word cloud to describe me

Check out some of my favorite music in a Spotify Playlist I made just for you.

What a trip it is to be part of this young lady’s life as she completes high school and turns 18. To be taken back to what it felt like to be that age, in that transition. I look at her, with an experience so different from mine and as a person so different from me, and I wonder how to tell her, prepare her: even though I don’t know what’s going to happen, I do know things get so much more wonderful, beautiful, and—in ways—terrible from here. Life gets bigger every step forward. The choices more complex, the certainty less. I’d never really considered the perspective of a step parent before becoming one full-time this time last year, and rather by surprise. I didn’t have a baby 18 years ago. Didn’t see the path to being here now. It’s something I don’t think anyone could be prepared for, or perhaps understand, until it’s a daily reality. It’s a tricky place to be, to have the urge to do a parent thing, but to be uncertain about where the line is (for all three of us). Even though we get along really well, it’s been new territory for everyone. Ryan is a fantastic dad, incredibly empathetic and an amazing support to both of us. With his help, I think I’ve done a pretty good job. She’s here, after all, right? At this point of transition I didn’t see coming, I’m truly grateful I’ve had the opportunity to have been a more integral part of her life before she “leaves the nest.” I’m grateful for what I’ve learned about myself and about family. I wouldn’t change it, and also am curious about where we all go from here. I have a feeling it’ll mostly just get better 🥰 #graduation #family

I’ve been WAITING for these ladies to show their faces for days now. They’re putting on such a tease! 💁🏻&zwj;♀️🌸😉 And also the sky because the world is magical 🌏🧚🏼&zwj;♀️🪄🌇

I’ve been WAITING for these ladies to show their faces for days now. They’re putting on such a tease! 💁🏻‍♀️🌸😉 And also the sky because the world is magical 🌏🧚🏼‍♀️🪄🌇

Lil’ Nico all tucked in for bed 🌌💜

One year ago. The last normal week, and nobody knew. Congrats, y’all, on some serious fortitude and humility. Let’s keep going🙏🏻😔❤️

#okc ❤️