May 2016 – Present

Leads a nonprofit public health organization providing critical reproductive health, mental health, and nutrition services—including the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program—across a 9-county region. Oversees strategic planning, organizational development, policy, advocacy, board relations, and fiscal stewardship. Under this leadership, Healthfirst has expanded its reach and programming, strengthened health equity initiatives, and played a central role in community-centered care and reproductive justice across Wisconsin. Represents the organization in state and national coalitions, advancing systems-level change in healthcare access and delivery.

July 2015 – May 2016

Managed public health programming across 12 counties and 16 community health offices in central South Dakota, providing program oversight for WIC services, Family Planning, Immunization Program, Baby Care, and several other state and federally funded public health programs to ensure high-quality care driven by best practice. Assisted with policy review and creation, and operated as a South Dakota Department of Health representative at several conferences, including the Annual South Dakota Perinatal Association Conference. Community outreach included communication with county commissioners in all 12 counties and meetings with private sector providers to optimize continuity of care. Provided supervision to regional teams and ensured alignment with state health policies and community needs. Championed efforts to increase local capacity for preventive care and health equity.

October 2014 – July 2015

Led clinical nursing operations in home-based healthcare services, managing nursing staff,  patient case plans, and regulatory compliance. Focused on high-quality care delivery,  interdisciplinary coordination, and operational improvement in patient support services.

September 2012 – October 2014

Provided frontline public health nursing services with a focus on maternal-child health,  immunizations, communicable disease control, and wellness promotion. Collaborated across agencies to deliver population health initiatives and community outreach in underserved areas.

February 2012 – October 2012

Delivered compassionate and evidence-based nursing care in a clinical setting, supporting patients across a range of medical conditions. Participated in care coordination, health education, and interdisciplinary communication to promote optimal outcomes.