My consulting practice brings together academic scholarship, professional experience, and a deep commitment to helping individuals, teams, and organizations thrive. Drawing on my ongoing doctoral studies in Leadership and Organizational Studies, alongside my academic background in Health Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Educational Psychology, I approach organizational challenges through an interdisciplinary lens that recognizes the complex relationships between people, leadership, communication, and organizational culture.
My academic journey has included studies in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and Educational Psychology at Northeastern University. My current doctoral work builds upon these foundations, expanding my focus to leadership theory, organizational behavior, communication, and the ways individuals and organizations navigate change. I am particularly interested in how leadership practices, interpersonal relationships, and emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence, are reshaping the ways we work, communicate, and collaborate.
I provide facilitation, training, custom tailored services to higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and businesses seeking to strengthen leadership capacity, improve team effectiveness, and cultivate healthy and inclusive organizational cultures. My work emphasizes strengths-based development, effective communication, collaborative problem-solving, and the practical application of research-informed leadership and organizational theories.
With extensive experience facilitating strengths-based workshops, team development programs, and educational experiences focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and LGBTQIA+ communities, I bring both practical experience and a commitment to creating environments where individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. My training in intergroup dialogue facilitation and restorative practices further informs my approach to navigating challenging conversations, building trust, and strengthening relationships within organizations.
At the heart of my philosophy is the belief that effective leadership and organizational success are fundamentally relational. Sustainable organizational change requires more than new policies, processes, or strategic plans; it requires an understanding of the people, communication patterns, and organizational cultures that shape our collective experiences.
Whether working with an individual leader, facilitating team development, or partnering with an organization navigating change, my goal is to connect scholarship with practice in ways that are thoughtful, collaborative, and actionable. I welcome opportunities to work with individuals and organizations committed to developing their leadership capacity, strengthening their communities, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Born and raised in South China and Waterville, Maine, my personal and professional journey has been shaped by a deep appreciation for community, collaboration, and the relationships that connect us. My career has taken me from central Maine to Boston, Massachusetts, and through communities across Maine and New York’s Finger Lakes and North Country regions. Along the way, my experiences working with diverse higher education institutions have deepened my understanding of organizational culture, leadership, and the importance of creating environments where individuals and communities can thrive. In 2022, I returned to my home state of Maine, bringing with me the perspectives and experiences developed throughout my career.
Today, I continue to build on those experiences through doctoral studies in Leadership and Organizational Studies, exploring the intersection of leadership, organizational communication, human relationships, and emerging technologies. My academic and professional interests focus on understanding what makes leadership effective, how organizations navigate change, and how innovations such as generative artificial intelligence are reshaping the ways we communicate, collaborate, and lead. I approach these questions as both a student of leadership and a practitioner who believes that theory is most valuable when it helps us better understand and navigate real-world challenges.
Throughout my journey, one principle has remained constant: meaningful leadership begins with people. Whether through professional work, academic research, or community involvement, I strive to connect ideas with practice, strengthen relationships, and foster environments where individuals feel supported, valued, and empowered to make meaningful contributions to their organizations and communities.
My work is grounded in the understanding that every organization has its own culture, challenges, strengths, and opportunities. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, I draw upon my professional experience, interdisciplinary academic background, and ongoing doctoral studies in Leadership and Organizational Studies to develop collaborative approaches responsive to the needs of the individuals, teams, and organizations I work with.
My work is informed by several interconnected areas of experience and scholarship:
These areas are not intended to be an exhaustive list of services or predetermined solutions. They represent the foundations I draw upon when partnering with clients to understand their particular circumstances, identify opportunities, and develop thoughtful, practical approaches to their goals.
Whether the need involves facilitating a challenging conversation, supporting a team through change, or exploring a broader organizational question, my approach begins with listening, understanding the context, and determining how my experience and perspective can be most useful.
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