I am a founder and entrepreneur who has spent over two decades in the world of higher ed, specifically focused on improving college graduation outcomes with non-traditional learners. During that time, I built and led teams at companies including InsideTrack, Altius Education, and Helix Education. I then co-founded and served as CEO at ReUp Education, which focused on improving success rates for college students who didn’t complete their goal. I built and scaled ReUp over the course of six years to a successful exit.

I believe that small business is the heartbeat of our communities. In my city of Toledo, Ohio, I’ve seen small business owners entirely revitalize a community left decimated by the automotive industry. But these business owners don’t get the time, attention, and investment from the technology and education industries they need to help them succeed in the long term – despite there being an almost-universal appetite for it, across verticals. I am here to serve them.

I love learning through service to my community, and especially at my children's school - enriching my community with resources and connectedness provides context and inspiration for Manifest.