My Background
About Me
Trust is the foundation of my leadership philosophy and a key driver of organizational performance. I partner with executives and business leaders to build high-performing, inclusive cultures that strengthen engagement, accountability, leadership effectiveness, and workforce performance. By aligning talent strategies with business objectives, I help organizations develop people, navigate change, and achieve sustainable growth. Driven by a commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence, I am passionate about unlocking individual and organizational potential. I leverage data-driven insights, performance management, and talent development strategies to help leaders and employees perform at their highest level while advancing business priorities. ​ Known for my integrity, objectivity, and sound judgment, I provide balanced, fact-based counsel and recommendations that foster trust, promote fairness, mitigate risk, and support informed decision-making.
Strategic People & Culture Executive Partnering with Leadership to Drive Organizational Effectiveness, Culture, and Sustainable Performance
HR executive with deep expertise in workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, leadership coaching, and culture transformation within complex construction and infrastructure organizations.
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Experience
Work History
I am a People & Culture leader with expertise in organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, workforce strategy, leadership development, and culture transformation. I have supported leaders and teams across nationally recognized construction and infrastructure organizations and is known for building trust-based partnerships that align people strategies with business objectives.
January 2025 - Current
Suffolk Construction
Senior Director, People & Culture
Senior HR leader partnering across Northeast Operations and Corporate Functions for a ~$5B construction organization with approximately 3,500 employees nationally. Lead people strategy across a portfolio of ~800 employees and ~130 people leaders, enabling business performance through workforce planning, leadership capability, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience.
June 2021 - December 2024
Suffolk Construction
Director, People & Culture
Regional HR leader supporting West Coast operations across a portfolio of ~250 employees and ~40 people leaders. Partnered with operational leadership to drive workforce strategy, leadership effectiveness, employee experience, and organizational performance across a complex and growing business.
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Recognized with 2021 Core Value Award (Caring)
January 2021 - May 2021
Suffolk Construction
Senior Manager, People & Culture
Strategic HR partner supporting regional operations through organizational growth, leadership alignment, and employee experience initiatives. Partnered with business leaders to strengthen culture, accelerate onboarding, and build scalable people practices during a period of organizational evolution.
July 2013 - January 2021
WEBCOR
Human Resources Business Partner
Strategic HR partner supporting regional operations across a workforce of approximately ~1,200 employees and ~2,500 union workers spanning commercial, residential, and education markets. Partnered with ~100 people leaders to strengthen workforce performance, employee experience, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness across field and operational teams.
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Recognized with 2020 TEAM Trust Award and 2018 Bold Award
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Held additional roles: Estimating Coordinator, Regional HR Coordinator, Executive Assistant
June 2011 - May 2013
exp, U.S. Services
Construction Administrator | Office Manager | HR Support
Managed project documentation, including RFIs and submittals, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless communication among internal and external stakeholders.
Provided operational and administrative support to a 16-member leadership team, coordinating schedules, travel logistics, client interactions, and business development activities to enhance team effectiveness and project execution.
Supported talent acquisition and workforce onboarding processes, including I-9 compliance and new hire integration, ensuring a positive employee experience and adherence to regulatory requirements.
February 2004 - June 2011
American Tower Corporation
Project Specialist
Supported end-to-end new tower development activities by coordinating environmental due diligence (NEPA, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and SHPO reviews) in partnership with project management teams to ensure regulatory compliance and project readiness.
Partnered with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate title procurement, easements, and project closeout documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of land acquisition and development requirements.
Facilitated coordination between contractors and field operations teams by managing construction site walks and dispatch workflows through internal ticketing systems, improving field execution alignment and project tracking efficiency.
Managed centralized project documentation workflows, including intake, audit, and archival of development records within enterprise systems (OASIS), ensuring data integrity, compliance, and accessibility across stakeholders.
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Academics + Certifications
Learning and Living
My education established a strong foundation for my professional career and continues to inform my commitment to continuous learning and leadership development. I actively pursue ongoing education and certifications to strengthen my expertise and remain current in evolving industry and organizational practices.
B.S. Business Management - Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a focus in Human Resources. Graduated with Academic Distinction - 3.93 GPA.
Brand Leadership Institute - She Suite
12 week program to establish my Mission, Vision, Purpose through Executive Coaching and Brand Leadership.
SHRM-CP
Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional, certification.
HRCI - Risk Management UpSkill Micro-Learning
Help organizations reduce people management risks that impact long-term success. Learn how to protect your organization from non-compliance with workplace rules and regulations by gaining skills and providing guidance to enhance your participation on cross functional teams. Be prepared for ever-shifting organizational goals and avoid reputation missteps that can stop your business in its tracks.
Lighthouse Institute - Leadership Training
Completion of 16 week course to strengthen leadership qualities and managerial performance.
Thayer Executive Leadership Program
2025 Thayer Executive Leadership Summit at Westpoint
My Skills
Committed to continuous learning, I actively strengthen my capabilities through professional experience and leadership development. The skills below reflect core competencies that have driven measurable success across my career.
Performance Management
Raising the Bar
Aligning teams and individual goals to the organization's top priorities. Up-to-date, real time insights into employee performance - calibration.
A little more about me.
Vulnerable. Empathetic. Compassionate. Straight Talker.
​ ​I am an introverted leader who thrives in focused, one-on-one engagement and thoughtful dialogue. While I may be reserved in group settings, I contribute with intention—offering perspective when it adds value, and ensuring my input is grounded, considered, and aligned to the needs of the moment.​
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