I attended my first NESEA conference in 2002 as a young intern fresh out of college, and I was hooked. I think I've attended the Boston conference every year since, either as a volunteer, a trade show table rep, a presenter, or an attendee. Over the years my relationship with NESEA has grown through my involvement in the Building Energy Bottom Lines program (as a participant and facilitator), my work with many NESEA member businesses, and my service on the Board since 2019.

I believe in NESEA's ability to inspire our industry to do better and in the potential for this organization to change individuals' lives and careers. As a former executive director, I understand the complexities of running a small, ambitious non-profit. As a small business owner working closely with many NESEA member businesses, I can also help to represent their perspective within the Board. I also believe it's important to have geographic diversity on the Board representing different areas of the Northeast region.

I'm particularly excited about NESEA's work with emerging professionals and workforce development because we have an opportunity and an obligation to welcome new folks into this work. As a Board member, I can help facilitate connections between new folks and NESEA member businesses. I also strongly support NESEA's work towards becoming an anti-racist organization and want to help move that work forward.