Community building is in my DNA

A man in glasses and a striped t-shirt is giving a presentation, standing next to a projection screen. There are two people in the foreground, one with gray hair and a black shirt, and a woman with blonde hair, seated and listening.

You know what's wild? My whole journey started with being a first-generation college graduate who learned firsthand the power of finding your people. Fast forward through becoming a TEDx organizer and diving headfirst into community building, and I've had the incredible chance to lead community programs that turned genuine connections into long-lasting engagement and millions in revenue.

Here's what I've helped build so far (and yes, I'm proud of it!)

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    100,000+ Members

    Scaled global communities across HR, tech, and education sectors, creating active engagement (not just lurkers!).

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    $3M+ Revenue Influence

    Turned community connections into business results, helping drive over $3 million in actual revenue

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    50+ Successful Programs

    Created mentorship programs, ambassador initiatives, and advisory boards people actually wanted to join.

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    Award-Winning Approach

    Named LinkedIn's Top Community Voice and won multiple CMX awards including Best B2B Community.

My Community Journey

[2025-Present]

Founder and Chief Community Officer, Gatherful
Built a team of 6 contractors delivering high-impact community programs across B2B and B2C brands. Generated $100K in qualified pipeline in one quarter and acquired 10 new clients through word-of-mouth. (And yes, I actually roll up my sleeves and do the work!)

[2022-2024]

Senior Global Community Manager, Culture Amp
Led a global community of HR leaders and people scientists to 139% growth (18K to 43K members). Managed a $130K budget while partnering with Customer Marketing to drive $2.9M in pipeline revenue and 10-point NPS improvement. Who says community can't drive business results?

[2020-2022]

Head of Community, Mentor Collective
Promoted to establish the company's first community function, building a team of 2 managers and developing strategic roadmap. Launched and scaled an ambassador program to 500+ members while implementing initiatives that drove 5% monthly increase in product adoption.

[2016-2020]

Mentorship Program Manager, University of Michigan
Created the College of LSA's first-ever mentorship program connecting 200,000+ alumni and students. Established a volunteer management strategy that recruited 500+ alumni leaders, positioning mentorship as the cornerstone of alumni engagement strategy.

[Earlier Experience]

Community Building Foundations
Discovered my passion for bringing people together in meaningful ways that create both belonging and measurable impact. My English degree from Grand Valley State taught me that stories connect people - a principle I bring to every community I build.

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Ready to build something extraordinary together?

I love connecting with fellow community enthusiasts, potential clients, and anyone passionate about creating belonging. Let's chat about how community can drive results for your organization.