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An awesome part of being a professor is serving. I work in various capacities both inside and outside of the university.

SELECT ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS

Western Academy of Management

2021 - present

Chief Communication Officer

  • WAM is an independent affiliate of the National Academy of Management since 1960. Each year, WAM puts on an academic conference to bring together high-impact and innovative management science researchers.

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Junior League of Los Angeles

2022 - present

Member

  • The Junior League of Los Angeles is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

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Project BUILT 

2025 - present

Founding Council

  • Project BUILT is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting the construction workforce by focusing on the well-being of the people who build our world and their families. Project BUILT believe in an ecological approach to wellness, viewing the construction workforce as part of a larger ecosystem that includes their families, the jobsite, and communities. They are building a network of support that connects all these critical parts to create lasting, positive change.

RISE & RISE Institute

2021 - present

Divisional Liaison, Resilience Coach, Research Fellow

  • The Resilience-Informed Skills Education (RISE) Institute at Pepperdine University educates and empowers universities, K–12 schools, churches, corporations, and organizations to cultivate resilience within their communities. The RISE Institute builds upon the success of the RISE Program at Pepperdine and other colleges and universities and provides inspiration, resources, and training to equip students, leaders, employees, and community members with practical tools to successfully and confidently navigate life's challenges.

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Thrive with Mentoring

2023 - 2025

Mentor

  • Thrive with Mentoring is an award-winning, triple-accredited global non-profit. We connect women with experienced mentors, peer communities, inspiring events, and a network that lasts a lifetime, across 20+ cities on 4 continents.

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Center for Nonprofit Leadership

2023 - present

Executive Education Instructor

  • Since 1991, the Center for Nonprofit Leadership has been the point of convergence serving nonprofit leaders and organizations serving the region. As the only management training center of its kind in Ventura County, the Center has earned a reputation as the one-stop source for excellence in nonprofit leadership. It is the one place in Ventura County that provides a comprehensive approach to sustaining nonprofit-specific organizational and leadership development.

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