You need to know that I love projects.  Give me a start, and I will get you to the end.  I am a fundraiser, business owner, mom, coach, and more. I have over 15 years of development and fundraising experience in the non-profit sector, working for organizations with budgets ranging from $150,000 to $5,000,000.

I’ve created success in fundraising by implementing processes and strategic planning throughout organizations.  I supported a team in moving our local nonprofit from a $500,000 annual budget to a $750,000 annual budget, all while raising $2.6M for a comprehensive capital campaign.  Strategically aligning the marketing, donor stewardship, and planning was essential in this growth.  I also led the fundraising department in having no working donor database and the largest individual annual gift of $5,000 to a functioning database that supported us in regularly receiving annual gifts of $50,000. 

I am a Certified Fund Raising Executive (2014, re-certified 2017, 2020, 2023) and became an AFP Master Trainer in 2018. I also hold a credential as a Certified Non-Profit Accounting Professional. I have been active as a board member for the Greater Madison Association of Fundraising Professionals,  the University of Wisconsin-Platteville College of BILSA Alumni Chapter, and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Alumni Association Board of Directors. I am currently serving as a board member with Heartland Farm Sanctuary and coach with Madison Starlings.

My strength is creating and building processes that will allow for long-term growth and success in fundraising. If we can change how we approach the infrastructure, we will have room to manage what we create. My passion is taking on the challenge. The start of a new project where the dream and reality are still both unchartered territories for everyone involved can keep me going through uncertain times. I enjoy working with new organizations that are stepping up to change the broken systems in our communities. 

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UWP) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management and a minor in Public Relations. I credit UW-Platteville for solidifying my choice to become a fundraiser and work full-time for the non-profit sector. As a student, I spent my time organizing a Habitat for Humanity campus chapter, planning a student trip and fundraisers to support Hurricane Katrina Relief, and helping students as a Program Director in the residence halls.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter exploring all Wisconsin offers, including festivals, scenic outdoors, and volunteering at events.