My journey began in Vermont as a public school educator, working with 5th-8th graders on math intervention. Throughout my career, education has been the foundation of everything I do, and I am proud of that anchor. I earned my Master’s in Higher Education Administration from Boston University and now serve as a Career Coach & Special Projects Leader there, while simultaneously pursuing my Ph.D. at Boston College. My doctoral research focuses on school-to-work transitions among underrepresented student groups and explores how belonging interventions in higher education impact early career outcomes. Today, I’m redefining what it means to show up authentically in the workplace. As a LinkedIn Top Voice, TEDx speaker, and founder of Professionally Unprofessional, I bridge gaps by championing the idea that there’s no single “right” way to be professional.
My work centers on a simple but powerful belief: when people can’t show up as their full, authentic selves, they can’t give everything they have, and we can’t have a strong intergenerational workforce. Whether I’m helping someone land their first role, negotiate a raise, or prepare for their next career move, my philosophy remains the same: authenticity and excellence aren’t mutually exclusive. As both a first-generation college student and a young professional myself, I bring ample lived experience to every conversation. I understand the unique challenges early career folks face as they navigate economic uncertainty, workplace challenges, and the pressure to conform to archaic professional norms. My approach is personal: every client meeting begins with understanding their values and goals and ends with actionable next steps and genuine connection.
