I began my career in the nonprofit sector as Finance Director for the American Red Cross, where I gained broad operational experience. This early hands-on exposure to both finance and mission-focused work laid the foundation for my values-driven career.

While completing my undergraduate studies, I launched a bookkeeping practice serving clients across the Triangle region of North Carolina. I graduated with honors from UNC-Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Political Science,  and    a concentration in Latin American Politics and Gender Studies. This academic focus led me to Central America, where I spent several years teaching and leading nonprofit organizations.

In Honduras and Guatemala, I taught in bilingual schools before joining Fundación Tradiciones Mayas (Maya Traditions Foundation), an organization that supports indigenous women weavers through education, fair trade, and traditional medicine programs. I ultimately served as Executive Director, leading programs that combined cultural preservation with economic empowerment.

In 2012, I moved to Nicaragua as Country Director for Pencils of Promise, launching in-country operations, hiring and training local staff, and overseeing school construction and community engagement efforts nationwide.

After returning to the U.S., I completed a Master’s in Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting. In 2015, I founded my consulting practice, which now serves clients across the U.S., Latin America, and the U.K. I specialize in strategic finance for nonprofits and purpose-driven businesses, offering services that include Fractional CFO support, accounting, financial literacy and executive coaching.

If your organization is ready for greater financial clarity, control, and long-term sustainability, let’s talk. I’d love to explore how we can work together.