What did you do as part of the Esprit de Merci team?

I helped prepare the stage for a great cohorts of EdM Leadership Foundations — leaders at any stage of their professional journey. And then I got to join in the adventure as a co-facilitator during our in-person sessions in Atlanta, as well as a virtual cohort in 2020.

What did you experience as a result of your work at EdM?

Communication and creating spaces for brave conversations (for colleagues, leaders, and self)

What is your top CliftonStrengths™ strength, and how do you leverage that?

Positivity: I thrive in creating spaces where people can be their authentic selves. Exploring some of these topics and their histories can be hard, and my positivity helps bring openness and space for understanding. From there, hopefully, growth.

What other experiences and skills do you bring to your work?

I've been working in professional world for 15 years, including two universities and multiple corporate spaces. I also have experiential learning training through UGA Challenge Course as Lead Facilitator for 4 years after serving as Facilitator for 2 years while in school.

What and where do you most associate with your early years?

We moved around a lot of Georgia and Tennessee before settling outside of Atlanta.

What was the first group or team you ever chose to join?

Choir in 3rd grade after moving back to Georgia

What's a hobby you enjoy today (and/or wish you had more time for)?

Paddleboarding!