I’m an equity architect, bridge builder, and storyteller at heart, committed to transforming systems and narratives to better reflect the communities they serve. As Director of Community Investment at Akron Community Foundation, I lead the Foundation’s quarterly grantmaking and contribute to the strategic direction of a nearly $6 million grantmaking portfolio, which includes affiliate funds and special initiatives focused on regional impact and equity. Whether delivering keynotes, moderating community dialogues, or reimagining how philanthropy works, I bring curiosity, cultural humility, and strategy to every space I enter. My leadership style is relational and unapologetically values dri