My life’s calling is largely defined by four words: “get a bigger table.” As women, we’re often told there’s only one proverbial seat at the table, one path that leads to the top, one right solution, and only one way to define success. I simply can’t buy into this myopic thinking. Each person is born with a unique set of gifts, forged in the fire of experience, and shaped by their own identities. My purpose on this earth is to help people discover what’s inside of them and unleash it to make this world a better place. I believe true transformation exists in three parts - exposure, engagement, and empowerment - one building on the other to bring forward our true essence.

I’ve spent my entire career helping others discover the gifts they have inside. I’ve traveled to thirty-eight countries, working across continents, with women and girls, athletes, coaches, university students, persons with disabilities, and refugees to help them define the life they want to live and chase it. I’ve also worked with leaders from foreign governments, Fortune 500 businesses, international agencies, academic institutions, and professional sports leagues on inclusive culture, leadership, and equity. I’ve climbed my way to the top, leading the Sports Diplomacy unit for the United States of America. I’ve been the one woman at the table, the first, the only, the trailblazer. But every step of the way, I’ve pushed, pulled, and advocated for others to be there too because I believe diverse voices and inclusive spaces are the only way we can overcome the enormous challenges we are facing in the world today. As a woman, a leader, an athlete, and an educator, I want to create spaces where people feel valued and inspired to live as their most authentic selves.

The art of leading isn’t about standing in front but standing beside others, empowering them to carve their paths. My journey is a testament to the belief that when we walk alongside each other, creating room for everyone at the table, we create a world where people flourish.