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Passionate about inspiring and teaching others, I discovered my calling in education early on. With a diverse career spanning roles such as Certified Financial Planning Professional, nonprofit CEO, professor, higher education administrator, and entrepreneur, I've always centered my work around the pivotal interaction between teacher and student. Currently, I'm the co-founder of the Leadership Excellence Academy for Nonprofits (LEAN) and serve as the President of Maverick Class LLC. My journey has been marked by numerous accomplishments, including pioneering initiatives such as the first study abroad program for the Horn Program of Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware and the establishment of the Wharton-AltFinance Institute at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Key Skills & Expertise:

Throughout my career, I've demonstrated a blend of creativity, resilience, teamwork, project management, and leadership. As a CATALYZER, I thrive on turning ordinary efforts into extraordinary results, leveraging leadership, teamwork, partnerships, and a strong work ethic to achieve collective success.

Professional Experience:

Leadership Excellence Academy for Nonprofits: Co-Founder (Feb 2023 - Present)
BSDE: Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (Sep 2023 - Present)
Social Contract: Marketing Consultant (Sep 2023 - Present)
Total Human Experience (T.H.E.): Chief Business Officer (Sep 2023 - Present)
Maverick Class LLC: Fractional CMO (Sep 2023 - Present)
TEDxWilmington: Organizer (Oct 2020 - Present)
Sports Philanthropy Network: Vice-President of Education and Strategy (Mar 2020 - Present)
The Wharton School: Director, Wharton-AltFinance Institute (Mar 2022 - Jul 2023)
Goldey-Beacom College: Founding Director and Assistant Professor, Doctor of Business Administration Program (Mar 2018 - Apr 2022)
University of Delaware: Adjunct Professor - Horn Program of Entrepreneurship (Sep 2003 - May 2018)
Wilmington University: Assistant Professor - Doctor of Business Administration Program (Jan 2012 - Apr 2018)
Trustees of Color, Inc.: President/Chief Executive Officer (Jul 2011 - Jul 2012)
Temple University: Instructor (Sep 2005 - Jun 2007)
American Express Financial Advisors: District Manager (Jun 2003 - Sep 2005), Employee Advisor (Jul 1999 - May 2002)
MBNA America: Intern (Aug 1994 - May 1997)

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Education:

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Wilmington University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Delaware