I've been a part of this amazing team since the initial expansion in 2013 and it's been the very best part of my work life. In 2019, I was offered the incredible opportunity to take the helm, and I didn't hesitate. We spend our days celebrating girls across the country, from all backgrounds, and learning so much from them. They impress me with their ambition, hard work and quick wit. Now I get to watch my own daughters light up as they welcome girls to our Expos.

I earned a BSBM from the University of Pittsburgh (H2P!!) and started my career as a flight attendant in Chicago. I eventually moved on to training, team-building, management, and recruitment while working for a telecommunications company in Denver. I made the decision to move back east, and almost by accident, I accepted a position with a radio station in northwestern Pennsylvania—and I was immediately drawn to the energy of working with small and mid-sized businesses on their advertising and marketing plans. As I moved on to larger stations, I was lucky to meet the amazing women who founded Girls World Expo and join their team as well. I learned the Expo planning ropes the best way you can... by doing everything from meeting with corporate sponsors to setting up tables at the venue, and everything in between.