A highlight of my career has been mentoring women and putting together an all-star team. I believe that when one shines, we all shine. As an empathic leader, I’m passionate about implementing systems that work, delivering feedback that builds confidence and developing best practices that protect a brand’s distinct creative DNA.

I believe the best work is done when leadership is in service to their teams and when people can leverage their strengths while building new skills. A few ways I’ve helped copy teams are:

As Dia & Co’s first Editorial Director, I provided the framework for building a strong copy and content team as well as the roadmap for current copywriters to stretch into the next role.

As Ann Taylor’s Senior Editorial Director, I spearheaded a new reporting restructure for the editorial team. This streamlined the creative feedback process in the absence of a Creative Director.

During my tenure as Senior Copywriter at Macy’s and Editorial Director at Michael Kors, I promoted five team members after working together on development plans and coaching them every step of the way.

Learning is for life! Here are a few courses I’ve taken to bone up on my creative, public speaking and writing skills.

Photo 1, TITL Institute, (2023)

Wild Awakenings Writing Workshop with bestselling author Cheryl Strayed, Omega Institute (2022)

Content Strategy for Professionals, Coursera Northwestern University (2021)

Food Writing with journalist Devra Ferst (2020)

Virtual Job Coach Training, Dress for Success (2020)

Improv 1, Magnet Theatre (2019)

Insights Discovery® Leadership Training (2018)

I love nonfiction about workplace things. A few favorites are:
Flying Without A Net: Turn Fear of Change Into Fuel For Success, by Thomas DeLong; A Job To Love, by School of Life Design; How to Win Friends And Influence People, by Dale Carnegie