Originally from Australia. Dual citizen Australia & United States. Prior career in hospitality & travel; jointly developed and operated my own business, in partnership with my brother, as GSA's (general sales agent) covering the South Pacific region, for a variety of travel related product globally.
Joined Thunderbird in 1997. Having a hospitality background I excitiedly joined the Executive Inn team. I was fortunate to be promoted numerous times with my final positon as Senior Director, Academic & Client Services for Thunderbird's Executive MBA programs globally. I left Thunderbird for a short time, but missed the culture and diversity, returning in July 2014 as Program Manager for the fulltime MGM & MAGAM programs. This role was primarily academic operations, but I enjoyed getting to know the students who would often seek out my advice both personally and professionally. In February 2019 I was approached about an academic advising role, and was quick to accept and move into the role of Academic Success Coorindator, Senior. Working in this capacity is both an honor and a privilege, and brings me a great deal of joy and satisfaction. The passion and drive of our students, to make the world a better place, is so inspiring.