My Story

In my 25 years leading brand marketing, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and workforce strategies at Fidelity Investments, I was an advocate for innovation. Our "big ideas" and strategies were always built from sound research but my experience in Design Thinking equipped me with a powerful way to create sustainable business value. 

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I was introduced to Design Thinking through a two-day boot camp and went on to become part of a core team focused on teaching design thinking to associates, customers, and community partners. I led cross-functional teams focused on women & young investors, new hires, and the workforce of the future. My passion for social impact resulted in my work with notable non-profits. 

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As principal of Experiential Innovation, I'm a Design Thinking evangelist, coach, and trainer. I facilitate design sprints based on the innovation framework from best-selling author, Jake Knapp. I help corporate and non-profit teams reframe problems, propel creativity, and build smarter solutions, I consult on a variety of projects and facilitate workshops, boot camps, and design sprints.

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There so many things I love about design thinking, but, my favorite "aha" is that innovation isn’t for select industries, organizations, or individuals - any business, in any sector, and anyone, no matter their background or role, can learn to innovate.  

Areas of Expertise:

• Brand Strategy

• Consumer Engagement

• Content Strategy

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• Digital & Social Media

• Employee Engagement

• Experiential Marketing 

• Event Production

• Facilitation

• Human-Centered Design

• Program Management

• Sponsorships and Strategy Partnerships