I have spent my career studying how complex systems work, and how to help them run better. My foundation began in the lab, earning a PhD in Organic Chemistry. In chemistry, when a reaction fails to yield results, you don’t blame the molecules; you examine the environment. You look for the rate-limiting steps, adjust the pressure, and introduce the right catalyst. Today, I apply that exact same systems lens to public policy, large-scale grant operations, and leadership coaching.
At the New Jersey Department of Education, I help oversee ESEA Title II and Title IV-A grants supporting districts and learners statewide, and previously oversaw the state’s $265.7M ESSER grant portfolio. Working alongside incredible cross-functional teams, my focus is on removing systemic friction so that funds are deployed with maximum efficiency and reach. This collaborative effort achieved near-perfect fund utilization prior to expiration and earned a Commissioner’s Team Excellence Award, ensuring critical resources reached the communities with the greatest need.
Beyond public administration, I am an LCOP-Certified leadership coach, trained through an ICF-accredited program, and the founder of Catalyst and Courage Lab. I partner with executives, educators, and emerging leaders to help them navigate change, build trust-based teams, and grow the collective agency of those closest to the mission, so they can drive sustainable, high-impact results.
Always looking toward the next horizon of governance, I am applying AI to strengthen workflows, informed by training in the responsible use of AI in government. Whether architecting grant programs, building evidence-based tools and frameworks, coaching a senior leader, or designing ethical AI workflows, my mission stays constant: building systems where human potential is never stifled, only amplified. By bridging data, policy, and human-centered design, I help build impact-oriented teams where everyone can truly thrive.
