Nice to meet you
Here’s What You Should Know.
Before we talk about what we can build together, let me tell you who I am.
Some of the most important people in my life call me Mommy. That matters because it shapes how I show up in this work — with care, with honesty, and with a deep understanding of what it means to carry multiple roles and still be asked to give more.
I'm a first-generation trailblazer, a tenured professor, and a Woman of Color who has spent over 20 years inside the very systems I now help others navigate. I've led organizations, built programs from the ground up, and sat in rooms where I had to fight, quietly or loudly, to be taken seriously.
That experience is the foundation of this work.
I bring something most coaches can't: I'm still in it.
As a tenured professor, I work inside the academy every day. When I coach faculty, I'm not speaking from the outside. I'm speaking from experience. The rules are different when you’re a woman. The game often feels different when you’re a Woman of Color.
Through executive coaching, leadership development, speaking, and consulting, I partner with women, especially Women of Color, who are doing meaningful work in environments that don't always make space for them. I also partner with higher education institutions ready to invest in their people.
My approach is identity-affirming, strength-based, and unapologetically human. I hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education, an M.A. in Counseling, and a B.A. in Psychology, along with professional certifications in coaching and intercultural development. But more than credentials, I bring lived experience and a genuine commitment to your growth.
Whether you're a leader navigating your next chapter, a faculty member in the thick of academic life, or an organization ready to do the real work, my goal is the same: help you lead with clarity, courage, and a deeper sense of who you actually are.
For a full overview of my professional experience and credentials, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.
What I Believe About You. About All Of Us.
Real & Worthy was built on five unshakeable beliefs. These aren't just words — they're the foundation of every coaching session, every workshop, every conversation.
one
Women innately possess the power and internal resources needed to reach their highest potential.
two
Women deserve to make decisions and live their lives unapologetically, without societal approval.
three
Women thrive in community with one another. There is power in sisterhood.
four
Women are uniquely designed and their multiple identities (gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability status, religion, etc.) should be centered, honored, and respected.
five
Women are not impostors—they are REAL and they are WORTHY of joy, love, peace, and praise.
Ready to work with someone who believes all of this about you?
I believe in the
power of music.
Can you guess my hype song* that helps me feel Real & Worthy?
Girl on Fire, Alicia Keys
Who Run the World? (Girls), Beyonce
Flawless, Beyonce
*It was a trick question!
All 3 songs are my faves! What's yours?