About Me
I'm a creative strategist, storyteller, and firm believer that joy is an essential service. After 15 years helping build one of the most recognized library brands in the world, I launched my own consultancy, bringing fresh eyes, deep expertise, and a whole lot of heart to help libraries and purpose-driven organizations find their spark.
Work Experience
I spent 15 years at Anythink, the public library system for Adams County, Colorado, as part of the team that developed, nurtured and evolved one of the most recognized library brands in the world. As Director of Strategic Partnerships, I helped establish Anythink as a catalyst for innovation through partnerships, events, and art, while deepening the emotional connection between the library and its community through branding, marketing and experience design.
In 2024, I launched my own consultancy – taking everything I learned building a beloved community institution and bringing it to libraries and purpose-driven organizations ready to find their own spark. I work with teams on the ground, helping them assess their marketing, sharpen their story, build movements, and design experiences rooted in joy and intention.
Talks & Trainings
CONFERENCE SPEAKING
The Heart of Town: Designing for Meaningful Engagement
NEXT Library Satellite 2026 | Seoul, Korea
Why We Show Up: Cultivating Hope and Community Action in Uncertain Times
NEXT Library 2025 | Aarhus, Denmark
People-Centered Work: Using Creative Thinking to Meet People Where They Are
Florida Libraries Online Conference 2023 | Online
Dream and Design: Transforming Spaces that Inspire
NEXT Library 2023 | Aarhus, Denmark
Finding Joy: Library as Space for Playful Learning and Creativity
Sharjah International Library Conference 2022 | Sharjah, UAE
Public Library Association Conference 2022 | Portland, OR
Everyone is Creative
Burning Man European Leadership Summit 2019 | Aarhus, Denmark
STAFF TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
Just Imagine! The Power of Creative Collaboration
Niles-Maine District Library Staff Training Day April 2026 | Niles, IL
Bringing Our Values to Life: Storytelling that Connects Us
Clearview Library District Leadership Team - August 2025| Windsor, CO
The Ultimate Brain Massage: Best Practices in Library Merchandising
Pierson Library Staff Training -- May 2025| Shelburne, VT
Get Outside the Lines: Reintroducing the Library to Your Community
Marigold Library System Member Libraries Workshop 2017 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Boards & Awards
BOARDS AND ALUMNI
Anythink Foundation
Volunteer board member, 2026 - present
International Advisory Board – Center for Information Research and Innovation
San Jose State University - 2015-2024
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts
Leadership Arts Alumni - 2019-2020
Citizen University
Civic Saturday Fellow, Cohort Three - 2019
AWARDS
Society for Professional Journalists for Spark magazine - 2017, 2018, 2019
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Award - 2013
John Cotton Dana Award for Outstanding Public Relations - 2011
Skills & Expertise
Branding/Marketing/PR
Public speaking
Storytelling
Relationship-building
Experience design
Strategic thinking
Creative facilitation
Writing/editing
Passions
Vinyl collecting | live music | arts and culture | reading | writing (currently working on a collection of fables) | poetry | philosophy | kayaking | playing outside | Viola Lee (my cat) | spending time with friends and family
My Personal Commitment
As a consultant, collaborator, community member, sister, daughter and auntie, I acknowledge and am committed to understanding my own privilege as a white, cisgender, able-bodied woman and using it to amplify the voices of others and support individuals and organizations from traditionally marginalized communities. Through reading, dialogue, art and activism, I strive to learn more about the perspectives of individuals from these communities and how I might use my privilege for good. My commitment is driven by a desire to help build and contribute to a more equitable, inclusive, knowledgeable, healthy and loving community that rejects racism and hate of any kind. I welcome clients, partners and collaborators who hold these same inclusive values.