Being nationally recognized for a national debt economic strategy is the most recent example of the ability to utilize creativity and research to develop ideas. Confidence in idea generation has contributed to successful leadership experience in professional and athletic roles. Recognizing that the best ideas are developed with the same intensity of inclusion and diversity as the proposed obstacle keeps a sharp mind for new perspectives.

feeling and expressing gratitude for the spaces we occupy are essential for developing a positive work experience and environment. In my professional roles I show gratitude by showing up for my role and taking experience, even if aversive, as an opportunity to learn. As technology and policies constantly change in my professional spaces it offers an opportunity to deepen my understanding of an organizational impact on the populations they serve.

Contribute to conversations about organizational growth and change. Accepting and providing feedback in evaluation opportunities. Conduct SWOT to be utilized as a stepping stone for visioning and strategic planning processes still in progress.

Academic, professional, and personal writing is a skill that has contributed to the responsibilities held in life roles. Note taking as Secretary for a Southeastern Conference athletic council, documenting reports for West Virginia Universities Title IX office and the notebook of life notes I carry with me wherever I go has developed a diverse set of writing skills.

Throughout my professional journey, community has been the common denominator in completing tasks to their highest potential. Cultivating and contributing to a professional community helps everyone in the system work to a culture of success and respect. Being in a variety of systems that share a common goal and experiencing each culture has demonstrated that the element of community manifests success.