I have an extensive background in business development for companies as well as leading the advocacy operations, communications efforts and government affairs programs for nonprofits, corporations and political campaigns, many for the highest offices in the United States and the United Kingdom.

My work in government relations has allowed me to work on diverse public policy issues such as: global climate change, national energy policy, natural resource management, auto retailing, intellectual property, technology antitrust and international trade. In addition, my experience working for an angel funded Internet startup allowed many to wear many hats including: marketing, business development and strategy.

I have MBA with an emphasis on global business through the University of North Carolina’s OneMBA program at the Kenan-Flagler Business School and I have a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from Bowling Green State University.

I also serve as a director for Boundless Hope, a charity dedicated to improving the education and healthcare opportunities for the children of Sierra Leone.