speaking + training
Areas of Focus
Human-Centered Strategy & Innovation
Understanding changing needs and turning emerging opportunities into meaningful value.
Organizational Value, Relevance & Engagement
Exploring what stakeholders value and how organizations can better serve them.
The Future of Learning & Professional Development
Rethinking how organizations help people learn, grow, and thrive.
Leading Change & Turning Insights into Action
Helping leaders navigate uncertainty, make informed decisions, and experiment with new ideas.
Every engagement is tailored to the audience, from conference keynotes and leadership retreats to interactive workshops, staff development, and virtual learning experiences.
Let's Get People Thinking
Planning a conference, leadership retreat, or learning experience? Let's create something that sparks conversation, challenges conventional thinking, and inspires what comes next.
Good Ideas Deserve an Audience.
I bring curiosity, humor, and fresh perspectives to conversations about leadership, learning, innovation, and human potential. From national conferences to team workshops, my goal is to get people thinking differently and talking about what's possible.
I’ve had the pleasure of teaching and presenting the following selected speaking engagements:
ASAE Annual Meetings — Workforce innovation, learning design, and The Other Resume
UST Education Series — Turning associations into platforms for professional growth
CAEL Annual Conference — Strategic storytelling and learner engagement
University of Colorado Boulder — Branding for social justice
Colorado Nonprofit Association — Research-based member communication
AIGA Chicago Design Week / Illinois Tech — Human-centered design in public service
University of Illinois Chicago — Communication and social impact
University of Chicago — Strategic marketing and social innovation
what’s next? let’s discuss.
Facing a challenge, exploring an opportunity, or rethinking what's possible for your organization? Let's start a conversation.