I work at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs as a tenured Associate Professor of Leadership and Management. I am also an affiliate faculty member at UMN in the Sociology Department, at the Center on Women, Gender, and Public Policy, and at the Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change (ICGC).

• PhD Organization Studies, Stanford University (California, U.S.A.)

• M.A. Sociology, Stanford University (California, U.S.A.)

• PGDip Māori and Pacific Nations Education, Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University (Aotearoa New Zealand)

• B.A. History, Haverford College (Pennsylvania, U.S.A.)

My commitment to a thriving and active academic career studying, teaching, and practicing mission-driven work is rooted in a long-standing and ongoing practice of deep collaboration, innovative social entrepreneurship, and a human-centered approach to workforce management. I extend my scholarly research and classroom teaching on these topics by engaging regularly with NGOs, foundations, and community groups to ensure that these insights are translated back into practice. If you think I could be helpful to your organization, please reach out.