I am a CHRO in Tech, speaker, storyteller, and unapologetic HR misfit.  I'm a hands-on, passionate business leader who believes that people are the business. For over 25 years, I’ve helped organizations generate value through their people by leading diverse teams, driving business growth, and building people-first cultures rooted in innovation, transformation, and impact. I’ve led HR strategy across high-growth environments—from non-profits to biotech to tech—always with a focus on authentic leadership, meaningful change, and creating space for others to thrive.

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​I didn’t set out to build a career in HR—I fell into it. While working full time at the NCAA, I completed my bachelor’s degree at IU, learning firsthand what it meant to balance ambition, responsibility, and resilience. Seven years and a lot of grit later, I left the NCAA for Rolls-Royce, entering the corporate world as a young single mother. It was a humbling season that continues to influence how I lead.

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Fast forward 25 years (plus a master’s degree and plenty of life lessons), and today I serve as the Chief Human Resources Officer for an IT Managed Services company headquartered in Indianapolis. I also happen to be a working mom of six, a certified life coach, and someone who believes leadership is less about having all the answers and more about how you show up—especially when things are hard.

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Now, I use my voice and experience to equip leaders and HR practitioners to lead with courage, clarity, and compassion and to yap on my podcast, The HR Misfits, about all things HR and leadership. Through keynote speaking, leadership coaching, and HR mentorship, I help organizations elevate their people strategy, transform HR from a policing function into a true business partner, and spark conversations that create lasting impact.

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