I curate alignment, trust and belonging to fortify workplaces.

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As a social psychologist, my research focused on how to move diverse groups from "us" and "them," to "we." My approach to unifying workforces is methodical and research backed. My approach is also dynamic, drawn from my experiences as a facilitator and artist. I marry the science of groups and teams with the art of gathering to help companies deliver high-impact culture and inclusion programs.

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As workplaces enhance remote and hybrid operating models, increasingly automate non-human skills and usher employees through rapid change, deepening human connection and collaboration is more essential than ever. I founded Shoulder2Shoulder to meet the needs of this era of work, in which distinctly human experiences are a premium. 

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I've spent the past 15 years as a talent strategist and experience designer. Prior to Shoulder2Shoulder, I was a VP at Upwork, responsible for culture transformation, people analytics, team member listening, leader engagement and DEI. Prior to Upwork, I was a Managing Director at Paradigm and led DEI at Grant Thornton LLP and Argonne National Laboratory.​

 

I earned a PhD in social psychology from Yale University and leverage that training to use data to strengthen workplace relationships and dynamics. In 2020, I was named to Fortune’s 40 under 40 list as one of the most influential people in technology. My work has been featured in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and BBC, as well as recognized by Forbes, Human Rights Campaign and the National Association for Female Executives.

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