Hometown
Aurora, Colorado

Area of research interest
Change management, operations optimization and artificial intelligence

Master’s degree
MBA (HCA, IM, PM), University of Colorado

Bachelor’s degree
Communication Studies, University of Nebraska

What are some of your hobbies?
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, spending quality time with family and friends and exploring new restaurants and cuisines.

Where did/are you working while earning your PhD?
Department of Veterans Affairs

What is your current position?
Program Specialist 

Why have you decided to pursue a PhD?
I am pursuing a PhD to fulfill my personal passion for lifelong learning, achieve my professional goal of leading large-scale organizational change, and reach my academic goal of contributing original research that bridges leadership, AI, and operational strategy.

Why did you choose to get your PhD from the Daniels College of Business?
I chose to get my PhD from the Daniels College of Business because its values of ethical leadership, innovation and real-world impact deeply align with my passion for driving meaningful change through research, strategy and collaboration.