I’m a writer and the founder of Commcoterie, an organizational change consultancy. We help purpose-driven companies and nonprofits navigate organizational change and help change-making consultants communicate their work. We’re proud to be a women-owned, LGBTQIA-owned, and disability-owned business.
For the past 15 years, I have advised leaders on communication strategy for all manner of organizational change. As the former VP of Communication & Culture at a global digital media company, I have led change initiatives such as DEI transformations, mergers and acquisitions, company rebrands, and headquarters moves.
Now as a consultant with clients who are small- and medium-sized impact companies, nonprofits, values-centered tech companies, heart-led consultants, B Corps, and other organizations that are trying to make the world a better place, I help compassionate and curious leaders design people-centered strategies, navigate uncertainty, and drive the change they want to see.
My strategic and creative approach to change blends coaching, strategy, and implementation to help leaders and teams know what to say, when to say it, to whom, and — most importantly — why. I leverage organic organizational tools and techniques to engage change-makers at all levels, to make change management not just an event-specific exercise, but part of an organization's DNA.
I am a frequent speaker, workshop facilitator, panelist, and podcast guest on topics such as organizational change, internal communication strategy, DEIBA, leadership and learning, management and coaching, women in the workplace, mental health and wellness at work, and company culture.
My proprietary peer coaching program has taught thousands of people to use professional coaching communication techniques in everyday workplace conversations to drive change and achieve business goals.
I earned my BA in English summa cum laude from the University of Florida with minors in Psychology, Linguistics, and Entrepreneurship and my MFA in Creative Writing summa cum laude from The New School in New York City.
I’m the author of the young adult novel, It Will Set You Free (here on Indiebound), and I’m currently at work on my second novel. I’m also the founder of the Renegade Reading Series, which was the longest-running emerging writers reading series in NYC.
As an independent academic scholar, mostly about Harry Potter (yes, it’s a real thing!), I specialize in Quidditch and also frequently discuss humor in the series, the books’ impact on fandoms and fan culture, and fan activism.
I live in New York City with my husband, daughter, and cat. When I’m not doing the many things listed on this page, I am reading, traveling, exploring NYC (and relearning my way around from a toddler’s point of view), cooking, trying new restaurants, running, practicing yoga and meditation, taking adult ballet classes, or drinking coffee on my balcony while listening to the sounds of the city around me.
