“Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.”
– Dolly Parton
{ work }
I currently work as a backend software engineer in the payments industry.
{ life }
I am mother to three amazing people and two dogs. I also volunteer extensively in my community, love being outside, and never find quite enough time for all the reading I would like to do.
{ giving back }
With a mission to inspire women to excel in technology careers, “Women Who Code” is the organization to which I chose to channel my volunteer energy. Helping to bring womxn together for inspiration, encouragement, learning new skills, and celebration of accomplishments is a joy.
{ me }
People who know me describe me as collaborative, ambitious, patient, and compassionate. I welcome challenges, failure, and constructive criticism as opportunities for growth and development. Wired for optimism, I bring enthusiasm, kindness, and an open mind to everything I do.
The skills I value and rely on the most include creative problem solving, analytical thinking, and connecting with people. I am a systems thinker and a detail lover.
{ speaking engagements }
November 2019, RubyConf: “How to Become an Encoding Champion”
October 2019, All Things Open: “Keeping Secrets: What You Need to Know about Encryption”
April 2019, PAYMENTSfn: “Encoding: Understanding the Basics”
April 2019, Women Who Code CONNECT - SF: “Encryption Essentials: How does it work & why is it important?”
October 2018, All Things Open: “Ladies Explain the Blockchain”
October 2018, Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions: “Blockchain Basics”
August 2018, Self.Conference: “How the Game is Played: Understanding Blockchain Basics”
May 2018, PAYMENTSfn: “3DS: The Good, The Bad & The Future”
March 2018, Momentum: “Ladies Explain the Blockchain”
September 2017, Strangeloop: “Lightning Talk: Brainstorming with Introverts”
{ media }
June 2018: She Did It and Believes You Can, too!
May 2018: How Female Professionals are Proving Women’s Worth in Tech