I am a licensed psychologist with a PhD in Clinical and Neuropsychology and specialized training in child psychology. My research interests in language and reading/literacy development led me to pursue a breadth and depth of professional experiences across clinical, academic and nonprofit settings. Through my work at nonprofit organizations focused on early and family literacy, I became more connected to and interested in the philanthropic community and its potential to serve as a catalyst to positively impact more children and families. Now, as a philanthropy executive at a place-based family foundation, I am able to utilize my knowledge and understanding from these experiences to inform