originally published in Silicon Bayou News, September 2018; edited for re-publish. Emerging technologies — artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, machine based learning and internet of things (IoT) devices and initiatives have become slowly embedded into the way we work, live and play. Having access to these technologies and the…

Over the past 15 years, I’ve recognized consistent, thematic aspects of program management and design. As a process thinker, things make sense to me when they are categorized, organized and outlined. I applied that approach to developing a program management framework. If you can effectively master the art of listening…

A program is: a set of related projects and activities, managed in a coordinated fashion and under a structure that allows for the delivery of outcomes and benefits. What stands out to me here is ‘the delivery of outcomes and benefits.’ Programs — by nature — are intended to improve…

When a decision is made for an idea to become something tangible in the world, it can be an exciting moment. The unknown is daunting yet curiously attractive, and the possibilities of what that idea can turn into and who it can serve are endless. Some of my most memorable and rewarding experiences have involved planning and executing programs that turn ideas into tangible opportunities for community and social impact.

Some time ago, I wanted to create a space to lift up the experiences of women like me who have found purpose and passion in their livelihoods and careers. At the same time, I’ve wanted to share a bit of my own story, specifically as it relates to finding fulfillment in my own career path of being a program and project manager. I’m excited to launch the series — coffee and conversation — about purpose, careers, fulfillment, reflection — finding and creating your own path in the world.

a stream of consciousness about being liked. Validation is a weird thing. We’re told not to seek it out, yet it seems like society places a signficant value on the idea of validation. …

this story was originally published on March 21, 2018. After a week of full immersion while in Austin attending the SXSW EDU festival, I left with a firm and comforting reaffirmation: there are some really amazing humans in the world. I was able to participate in EDU and hang around…

2019 was quite a year — one of incredible highs, and faith testing lows. …

this story was originally published on June 19, 2017. A group of forward-thinking, cross-sector leaders have helped to begin building the future of Lafayette with a keen focus on the power of harnessing high speed internet and gigabit technology. With the momentum they have helped to create, it is no…