about me
With over a decade of nonprofit CEO experience and therapeutic expertise, I have a deep understanding of the challenges nonprofit leaders face. My approach is designed to empower leaders to not only magnify their mission but also achieve personal fulfillment.
about me
Leading a mental health organization in Chicago at 29, I was the epitome of dedication. My identity was intertwined with relentless work, propelling our mission forward but at a personal cost to my health and my personal relationships.
Despite our successes, it also became evident that our strategies for growth and alignment were no longer sustainable. We hit a ceiling, and the more I pushed, the more it felt like spinning wheels—our momentum stalled, and the disconnect between our board and staff grew.
from burnout to break through
The real wake-up call came with my pregnancy. It forced me to question the sustainability of my leadership style and the future I was building. This introspection led to an invaluable insight: True leadership is not about pushing harder but leading consciously—with clarity, alignment, and a renewed strategy that fosters growth without sacrificing well-being.
I realized that to drive real change and break through our growth ceiling, we needed to pivot our approach. This meant fostering a culture where wellbeing is modeled at the top, where staff and board are aligned under a shared vision, where accountability is embraced, and where momentum is continuously nurtured through strategic, mindful leadership.
a new chapter
Today, as the founder of Freed Leaders, I am dedicated to sharing these lessons with other small nonprofit leaders. My approach integrates practical leadership tools with therapeutic insights, designed to address the root causes of organizational and personal challenges that lead to mission stagnation and professional burnout.
more about me
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My leadership philosophy emphasizes balance, ensuring leaders remain true to their mission and themselves. When I am not with family or working with clients, I spend my time reading, doing CrossFit, gardening and cooking.
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Inspired by a breadth of thought leaders, I blend their teachings with actionable strategies for today’s nonprofit challenges. The Power of Now and Tao Te Ching, greatly influence my life's approach. On the business front, gems like Traction and Good to Great have shaped my professional mindset.
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I am committed to staying ahead of the curve, continuously adapting and growing alongside the nonprofit sector. In the next decade, I envision taking the essence of Freed Leaders beyond its current realm. A book, training and speaking, perhaps, or another medium to touch more lives.
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Proud member of the National Association of Social Workers, I carry forward the ethics and values of this esteemed association. Beyond leadership, I am a wife, a mom to two kids and a french bulldog, and a firm believer in the transformative power of mastering “being” with “doing”.