I grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago, IL, and moved to Arizona when I was 19. I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. My first job out of college was as a restaurant manager, and I later began working for a caterer, where I quickly fell in love with the world of events.
I now have more than 20 years of experience in event planning and management. In my role at W. P. Carey, I support departments with event logistics, manage event equipment and resources, and oversee an online store for W. P. Carey promotional items. I also supervise four student employees who serve in Sparky mascot and handler roles, as well as an Event Assistant within our department.
In addition to my work at ASU, I have owned and operated my own event planning business for more than 20 years. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with and manage numerous assistants and team members, giving me extensive experience in delegation, communication, problem-solving, and creating successful events. I enjoy working with people, helping team members develop their skills, and finding practical solutions to make events and projects run smoothly.