Being first-generation, I know that access for all students to the best possible education is a powerful way to shape positive outcomes. This belief has guided my entire career. I have spent the last two decades working with students from K-12 to college. I have a MA in Education from UCSC, and an MBA and a BA in History from UC Davis.

I am passionate about the power of education to open doors. I bring both educational training and professional expertise to support school success for career success. I hope to empower parents, teachers, staff and the community to work together to transform student outcomes. From technical to college track, I’m dedicated to helping students learn what they can do today to build the best careers tomorrow.

Our educators, administration and support staff integrally shape the experiences of our students. I am committed to helping develop and/or supporting solutions that enable us to recruit passionate and effective individuals, and retain our high-quality employees who selflessly serve.

My journey in education started by teaching middle school history and coaching track and field in Benicia, CA. I then spent five years working with high school students through a national youth leadership development program where I partnered with teachers and school staff.

I have been working at UC Davis since 2010. As Senior Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the business school, I am responsible for the people, program and strategy supporting 6 graduate programs. I manage a dynamic team focused on high-quality student experience and high-caliber career outcomes. I’m also a proud VUSD parent.

Highlighted Volunteerism

  • Volunteer speaker for high school, collegiate and youth leadership development programs on career topics: 2010 - present

  • Masters Leadership Summit Advisory Group Member | Graduate Management Admission Council™ | Mar 2023 - Jun 2023. Part of a group of select higher education professionals with broad knowledge of the graduate management education industry, and the Masters space specifically, volunteering to create the most successful learning experience possible for participants at the Masters Leadership Summit. Partnering with colleagues worldwide to design the program agenda by helping GMAC identify key issues to be discussed.

  • Founder | San Ramon Young Professionals | Nov 2015 - Sep 2017. Launched the San Ramon Young Professionals (SRYP) group in partnership with the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce. SRYP is comprised of young professionals who have a passion for personal development, expanding their network, and serving the community.

  • College Center Specialist Advisory Board Co-Chair and Member | College Center Specialist Advisory Board Co-Chair and Member | Seattle Public Schools Seattle Public Schools | Sep 2006 - Aug 2010. Supported Career and College Center Specialists on a variety of initiatives. Headed city-wide advocacy efforts for more career and college support for all Seattle Public School high school students via student, family, school faculty/staff, and community mobilization.

  • Full Service Community Schools Team Member | Full Service Community Schools Team Member for Rainier Beach High School | Dec 2008 - Aug 2010. Funded by the US Department of Education, FSCS teams focus on increasing student success, graduation rates and providing holistic services for students and families. Helped Rainier Beach High School, a high-need school, identify and implement strategies for student success. Partnered with school administration, faculty and staff at to analyze school needs, and create and implement a needs-based action plan to sustainably increase high school graduation rates.