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BUILDING SYSTEMS THAT SERVE PEOPLE & PURPOSE

Digital Architect for Mission-Driven Organizations · Founder · Professor · PhD Student

2025 Legacy MIA 40 Under 40 | Gates Millennium Scholar | She MATHS | Saint Tutoring

ABOUT

I’m a founder, adjunct business professor, and emerging researcher on a mission to equip people and purpose-driven organizations with the tools they need to thrive. From launching a tutoring company to founding a nonprofit for underrepresented girls in STEM, my journey is powered by faith, guided by data, and inspired by service. Read more

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Systems at Nova Southeastern University

Master of Business Administration

Florida International University

 

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Florida State University

RESEARCH

INTERESTS

  • UX Strategy for digital platforms

  • Data maturity

  • Technology adoption

  • Responsible AI

Broad Interests — all within the context of small to mid-sized nonprofits & churches

ADJUNCT

TEACHING

Alongside doctoral research, I teach Web Analytics and Marketing Technology as an adjunct instructor bridging academic theory with practical application.

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TEACHING

As an adjunct professor at Miami Dade College, I create hands-on learning experiences designed to connect classroom concepts with the realities of today's business world.

[ Read My Teaching Statement → ]

COURSES TAUGHT

MARKETING & STRATEGY

Principles of Marketing · Marketing in a Digital World  Marketing for Managers · Marketing Analytics

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Principles of Business · Management of Organizations  Business Communications · Intro to Lean Entrepreneurship

TECHNOLOGY & DATA

Applied AI for Business

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CONSULTING

Currently accepting a limited number of consulting engagements.

I partner with nonprofits, churches, and small teams to evaluate their current systems, eliminate inefficiencies, and implement practical solutions that improve operations and support long-term growth. Our process includes:

AUDIT

I start by looking at what you're actually using, where your team is losing time, and what you really need — not what's trendy.

BUILD

I set up systems sized to your budget and your team's ability to run them. Not the flashiest option — the one that lasts.

HAND-OFF

You receive documentation and a team capable of operating independently, aiming for a system that endures beyond the project.

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RESOURCES

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I believe the right tools, the right strategy, and the right heart can transform communities.

READY TO CONNECT?

Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker, consulting partner, or academic collaborator, I'd love to hear from you.

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