Selected Work & Impact

Eastern Indiana Works

Regional Workforce Systems, Employer Engagement & Business Retention

Context
Eastern Indiana Works serves a nine-county region, supporting workforce development, employer engagement, and regional economic alignment across multiple sectors.

Role
Business Services Manager leading employer engagement strategy and contributing to workforce and economic development initiatives.

Approach

  • Built and maintained relationships with approximately 1,000 employers across a multi-county region

  • Facilitated collaboration between employers, education partners, workforce stakeholders, and economic development organizations

  • Supported employer-facing workforce programs aligned with hiring, training, and retention needs

  • Contributed to Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) efforts in coordination with regional and state economic development partners

  • Participated in regional conversations connecting workforce strategy with broader economic development priorities

Selected Initiatives

  • Career Discovery Guide: Supported development of a regional career exploration tool used across multiple counties to strengthen career readiness and employer engagement

  • Keep Indiana Learning – Industry Experiences: Helped design and implement experiential learning programs connecting educators and employers across East Central Indiana

Impact

  • Engaged approximately 1,000 employers across the region

  • Strengthened alignment between employer needs, workforce programs, and regional economic development strategies

  • Supported business retention efforts through relationship-building and workforce solutions

  • Contributed to regional initiatives connecting education, workforce, and economic systems

Do-It-Yourself Lowell

Community-Led Program Development & Organizational Leadership

Context
Do-It-Yourself Lowell is a grassroots nonprofit focused on civic engagement and community-led initiatives.

Role
Executive Director responsible for organizational strategy, program development, and community engagement.

Approach

  • Directed organizational strategy and program development aligned with community-driven priorities

  • Guided residents through an idea-to-implementation pipeline, supporting projects from concept to execution

  • Built and maintained partnerships across community stakeholders and local organizations

  • Oversaw fundraising, grant development, and operational sustainability efforts

Impact

  • Supported multiple community-led projects from idea through implementation

  • Strengthened organizational structure and program clarity

  • Expanded community engagement and participation in local initiatives

  • Advanced efforts toward long-term organizational sustainability

Made In Lowell

Community Engagement, Cultural Programming & Small Business Ecosystem Development

Context
Made In Lowell focused on community engagement, cultural programming, and creative placemaking initiatives that supported local economic activity and small business visibility.

Role
Chief Executive Officer, with previous roles in operations, marketing, and program development.

Approach

  • Led organizational strategy, operations, and community engagement initiatives

  • Designed and produced recurring festivals and events centered on small businesses, artisans, and local entrepreneurs

  • Built and maintained cross-sector partnerships to support participation and growth opportunities

  • Facilitated vendor engagement and coordinated event logistics across multiple stakeholders

Impact

  • Produced events ranging from 200 to 2,000+ attendees, including multi-day festivals

  • Supported participation of 15 to 200 local and regional vendors per event, including startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and artisans

  • Expanded visibility and market access for small businesses and emerging entrepreneurs

  • Contributed to downtown activation and local economic development through placemaking initiatives

  • Strengthened community engagement through accessible, community-centered programming

Additional Experience

My broader work includes contributions to:

  • Regional workforce and education system alignment initiatives

  • Employer engagement and talent pipeline development strategies

  • Community-based program design and facilitation

  • Cross-sector partnerships connecting workforce, education, and economic development systems

  • Event-based and cultural programming supporting community engagement and participation

Interested in Learning More?

If you are working on initiatives related to workforce development, regional collaboration, or community and economic systems, I welcome the opportunity to connect.