Agile leadership across enterprises, blue-chip agencies, and early-stage startups.
Professional Experience
2024-Present
Veep
Founder
Veep is a managed marketplace that connects high-growth companies with the top 1% of fractional operating partners. Our mission is to amplify the agency and business impact of independent senior talent.
2019-2024
New Stand
President & Chief Executive Officer
New Stand is a venture-backed startup that modernizes the traditional newsstand concept—I was unanimously appointed CEO by the Board of Directors to marshal the company’s B2B pivot post-pandemic.
2018-2019
co:collective
Managing Director, Growth
co:collective is a boutique consultancy designing purpose-led brands and business innovations—I was charged with building a new growth engine as well as developing and instituting an "agency of the future" model.
2017-2020
frog
Director, Business Development
frog is the iconic global design firm behind the Disney Magic Band and original Macintosh—I served as the Americas industry lead for telecom, enterprise software, and industrials.
2006-2017
Verizon
Director, Total Customer Experience
Verizon is one of the largest communication technology companies in the world—I steered the transformation of Verizon’s global store footprint to be customer-led and mobile-first.
I lived many lives at Verizon before this.
Non-profit Experience
2019-Present
WIN: Women in Innovation
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
WIN is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving a global member community of 4K+ designers, strategists, marketers, and founders—mission to close the gender gap in innovation.
Education
2016-2018
Cornell University
Master of Business Administration
2002-2006
St. John's University
Bachelor of Arts, English
Capabilities
Strategic Leadership
Guided organizations through significant transitions and growth phases, focusing on aligning our vision with actionable business strategies.
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Innovation Management
Expertise lies in driving product and service innovation from ideation through to market launch, coupling strategic rigor with an understanding of human-centered design.
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Organizational Development
Cultivated a reputation for leading diverse teams and driving organizational change, fostering a positive work environment, and connecting our vision to team execution.
Planning and Execution
Proficient in developing and executing complex strategies that drive business growth, manage risk, and leverage market opportunities.
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Digital Transformation
Steered significant digital transformations, integrating advanced digital solutions into traditional business models to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
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Financial Acumen
Extensive experience in financial planning, capital allocation, and P&L management, with a proven ability to optimize financial resources to drive business growth.
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