Education

M.Ed. Lesley University
B.A. Sociology & Criminal Justice, University of New Hampshire

Career Journey

My career journey began as a student at the University of New Hampshire, when I stumbled into an internship working as a victim’s advocate in the court system.  This is where I realized my passion for helping people, especially children. A few years later, armed with a Master’s Degree in Education, I spent time teaching in elementary and early childhood classrooms. After taking some time to raise my own two children, my path led me to URI where I ran an AmeriCorps program. Today I am proud to work as Assistant Director for Employer Relations in CCEE, where I support employers who come to campus to connect with our amazing students from all majors. My biggest piece of advice for students is to recognize that the journey will look different for everyone so keep an open mind, embrace opportunities and follow your heart!

When not supporting career and experiential education at URI, you will find me: Spending time outdoors with my family or on the beach with a good book!

What Strength, Value, or Personality trait do you identify with most and why? I am a Developer through and through. I work hard & expect productivity both from myself and from others. I gain satisfaction from evidence of progress, so I always look for signs of improvement-no matter how small. This helps me remember that the “glass is half full” even when the tasks seem daunting!