I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Colitis at 12 years old. As my disease progressed, I ended up developing another chronic illness. I spent over 2 decades battling illnesses while navigating college as a first-generation college student and professional roles in the education and corporate sectors. I spent years feeling “stuck in the middle” in my career after traditional career advice did not work.

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The catalyst of The Seen Society occurred when I returned to work after an emergency surgery 10 years ago and realized “traditional” career advice did not work for women like me. I spent the next 6 years building a strategy built on my health, personal, and career needs. I have been in remission for the past 5 years, I have a manageable career and salary that works for me - and most importantly, I work in an inclusive environment that enables me to leverage my skill set and find work-life harmony.

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As a coach I understand each woman has a unique version of what success looks like for her. I use my Thrive Visible Framework (trademark pending) to help my clients build a strategy to reach the success they desire. As a speaker and inclusive leadership facilitator, I share my story in various ways to examine the tangible and intangible costs of non-inclusive environments and to build cultures that maximize results. My hope is to inspire inclusion for more than what is seen, advocate for safe environments for those experiencing a chronic illness, and guide people to understanding their value as their authentic self.