Where did you grow up and what drew you to theological education and to nonprofit development work?
I grew up on the east coast, spending my younger childhood in southern Maryland and then moving to West Virginia. My parents practiced the value of service to others, and I believe that value led me to working in nonprofit operations for organizations where there is a clear mission based on serving others.

How long have you lived in Minnesota and where else have you lived?
I’ve been in Minnesota since 1996. I’ve also lived in Washington D.C., southern Maryland, West Virginia, a brief stay in Chicago, and the Tidewater Area of Virginia.

Tell us about your work at Children’s Minnesota. What are some of the highlights of your time there?
Children’s Minnesota has a great mission. My family was blessed twice by having the services of a nationally ranked pediatric healthcare option so close. I had a great team at Children’s Minnesota and was so proud of the work we completed to implement enterprise systems that track and report on our donor data, maximize our ability to fundraise online, and use artificial intelligence to determine our best fundraising prospects.

What are you most excited about as you continue to connect with the Luther Seminary community?
The Luther Seminary community has been so welcoming to me. I’ve met many great people, and it’s clear there is a lot of potential to connect and collaborate. We have many opportunities to partner across the organization around technology as it continues to evolve rapidly and as we determine ways to best use that technology. I’m excited to develop new ways to report on our work and provide the best information to support both Seminary Relations and our partners throughout the organization.