I am a community dot connector!  I have been involved in numerous organizations and am constantly looking to help individuals and organizations connect with each other.  My past experiences have varied widely from serving as Principal for the Day at Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School, teaching personal finance at a university in California, to collectively raising over $500,000 for Twin Cities charities and participating in the FBI Citizen’s Academy.  These experiences have given me a great perspective and allowed me the opportunity to meet amazing community leaders and countless individuals who I have helped connect with each other.

My primary job is Integration Manager for Digital Marketing at General Mills where I work with cross functional teams across Information Systems and our business partners focused on digital marketing.  My experience at General Mills has been equally as amazing as that in the community.  Over the last ten years I have had the outstanding experience of serving in nine different roles throughout Information Systems and cross functionally within Supply Chain Logistics.  General Mills commitment to Nourishing Lives, developing employees and making a difference in our communities makes is an outstanding place to work.

I am a past Humphrey Policy Fellow and Leadership Twin Cities participant.  I received my MBA from Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and my undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato. I am a Past-President of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association which serves the 105,000 alumni of MSU.