More About Me
I am a data practitioner. I currently work as a consultant to mission-driven organizations providing strategy, evaluation, and capacity building services.
The principles of intersectional feminism and humanism shape my worldview and how I approach my work. I am a systems thinker constantly inspired by my community and energized by context-aware innovations.
I believe data is an extraordinary resource that can be leveraged to bring about positive change. So, I find myself continuously drawn to opportunities where I can support change-makers with evaluation, learning, and strategy through deep collaboration.
I got my start as frontline staff for youth programs in two domains: outdoor and environmental education, and inclusive sports and play. From those positions and my educational experiences abroad, namely in Africa and South East Asia, I became increasingly motivated to help mission-driven organizations succeed and communities thrive. This set me on a path on which I was formally trained in economics, applied statistics, and system dynamics.
Now, as a Consultant at Public Profit, I design and manage projects for a variety of clients including philanthropies, community-based organizations, and public agencies. In those projects, I lead teams in conducting mixed methods studies to understand and improve community programs and grantmaking initiatives that are aimed to support systemically underserved and historically minoritized populations. In support of clients’ data literacy and culture journeys, I provide strategic, user-centered, and needs-based guidance on data, knowledge, and information systems and processes.
My partner, Jacob, and I are avid outdoor enthusiasts. We particularly love exploring the world on two wheels, soaking in a river or hot spring, and hiking in places where our beloved dog, Zeke, can be off-leash. We are grateful to be a part of Oakland's diverse bike community and for any opportunity we get to experience the natural beauty of the world. And, we acknowledge our access to the outdoors and our ability to navigate them as privileges.
We believe in the environmentally sustainable and regenerative practices of indigenous peoples, as well as in their values of community cooperation and care. Since we currently live on the Confederated Villages of Lisjan’s (an Ohlone tribe) territory, we pay the Shuumi Land Tax to support the critical work of the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust.
Besides that, we enjoy seeing live music, trying new restaurants and cuisines, and traveling internationally. We recognize the ease with which we can travel throughout most countries as a privilege, too. At home, we often have music on (and a bottle of wine open) while cooking, and hope to soon have a comfortable space to share that with our community, friends, and family.