As an Economic Development Specialist, I'm fortunate to be able to work alongside several unique businesses in the City of Shaker Heights. I grew up in the restaurant business where serving customers, building relationships, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment developed into a great passion of mine. I thrive on meeting people and learning all about their stories. I believe in an economy best nourished by different backgrounds coming together to collaborate and tell their stories.

Aside from working with small businesses, I also work to incorporate my passion for writing into everything I do. My English degree affords me the right to tell stories in an articulate manner, and to celebrate businesses and people alike with good writing. I'm grateful for my studies in this field which has earned me conversational skills, critical-thinking skills, written communication skills, active listening skills, and more.