About

I often refer to myself as a ‘Barbarian Cleric’ because I live with one foot in the world of strategy and intellect, and the other in one of action and instinct. And that makes sense because one side of my family is full of intellectuals, artists, military strategists, and scholars, while the other half is made up of salt-of-the-earth types – hands-on problem-solvers, outdoorsmen, survivalists… 

I exist at the intersection of both worlds. They’re both in me. And I’ve built a career thriving in that space. 

Let’s be honest: A lot of systems were designed to function in black and white with a lot of back-up strategies, in case things don’t quite work out perfectly. But you’ve gotta be realistic because life comes in shades of gray, especially when humans are involved. Nothing truly runs like a well-oiled machine. And if someone thinks their corporate environment does, they’re either living in a fantasy or running a workplace where employees are too terrified to slip up (and inevitably won’t be able to keep up).

A truly successful system doesn’t rely on rigidity – it balances chaos and order. And you need both. The intellectuals and the doers. The visionaries and the executors. 

When I realized that chaos isn’t a roadblock, that it’s an opportunity, everything changed.

Since the 1990s, I’ve been leading teams through high-pressure environments, across industries as diverse as engineering, logistics, government operations, and organizational consulting. I built my reputation by deconstructing overwhelming, complex problems and transforming them into opportunities for growth and innovation. 

Whether it was leading cross-departmental initiatives that revolutionized operations, designing large-scale process improvements that saved corporations millions, or gamifying change management (my personal favorite method) to engage and empower entire teams, I’ve found the genius in chaos.

But let’s be clear: My biggest revelation didn’t come from a boardroom; it came from my personal journey. 

For years, I helped trauma survivors reclaim their power by personifying their struggles as monsters, externalizing what once felt insurmountable, making their battles tangible, less overwhelming, and ultimately conquerable. 

When I introduced this concept to the business world, it was like magic: Disengaged, burned-out employees suddenly found new motivation. By externalizing their workplace challenges, teams were able to reclaim their sense of purpose and connection to their work. Productivity rose, creativity re-entered the meeting room, and revenue started climbing. It blew me away, and it blew stakeholders away. 

That’s when I knew I’d found my calling.

In 2024, I founded Managed Chaos Innovations with one mission: to revolutionize how organizations navigate change. We don’t just help teams solve problems: We’re here to take them on a journey of organizational self-discovery. We help them reconnect with their strengths, tap into their full potential, and defeat the monsters that have been holding them back. 

I know that real transformation isn’t linear. It’s not going to come from generic training modules or fear-based workplace cultures. It happens in environments where people feel safe enough to do the job they were hired to do – where they feel recognized, valued, and empowered to bring their full range of talents to the table. 

It happens when teams embrace both structure and creativity, logic and instinct, order and chaos. When they understand that success isn’t about choosing one or the other – it’s about balancing both. Because every organization needs its tacticians and its warriors…its clerics and its barbarians.

I truly believe in the power of play, purpose, and people. And I’m so proud to help organizations engage, inspire, and give their teams the tools they need to thrive as the heroes of their own stories. 

Because at the end of the day, we don’t need less chaos – we just need it managed. And that’s how everyone wins.

Since I was a kid, I’ve been obsessed with what makes people tick. Why do people do what they do? What drives their decisions? What makes them feel seen, fulfilled, and inspired? Understanding human nature has been a lifelong pursuit, fueling my passion for psychology, philosophy, quantum physics, history, literature, and the infinite power of language.

Above everything else, I’m a storyteller – whether I express story through writing, branding, or music (I’m also a trained opera singer). Everything in my life has come down to studying how words, emotion, and narrative shape perception, inspire action, and create connection.

To me, marketing is just an extension of all of this. It’s not just about what you say, it’s about saying it in an authentic way that resonates and on a much deeper, human level.

Since 2009, I’ve been building my career as a writer, editor, content and brand strategist, and marketing leader across industries ranging from tech and higher education to finance and international television. And I’ll tell you, I’ve been successful because I’ve operated according to one principle: No matter what industry you’re in, people want the same things – to be seen, to be understood, and to feel like their lives are moving in a positive direction. 

Effective marketing isn’t about selling – it’s about proving to your audience that you understand them and that you can genuinely help them get where they want to go. People want to feel like their lives and work matter. They want progress, purpose, and momentum. No one wants to feel stagnant, and I’m passionate about giving them the tools they need to grow.  

As Director of Marketing at Managed Chaos, I’m here to communicate our mission – that company growth and employee growth go hand in hand. A thriving workplace isn’t just about productivity – productivity is the byproduct. It’s about creating an environment where everyone, from leadership to admins, can self-actualize for the good of the company and their own life trajectory.

When I took on the role of Lead Facilitator at Managed Chaos, I had this moment where I stopped and laughed to myself and thought, ‘Did I just find my forever home?’ This role is everything I do best: I really am very good at helping people understand how they work, what their strengths are, and how to seriously improve their productivity (and attitude). 

For the past 20 years, I’ve worked with organizations to enhance project productivity — experiences which added up to give me a profound appreciation for what people truly need to be to perform their best: support and for people to actually notice what they’re good at...and then being trusted to do those things! 

It’s not weakness to want to be recognized or seen; it’s human, and everyone needs it to avoid burning out. I’m passionate about helping people work in their strengths, get noticed for them, and realize their full potential.

So, I’m using my strength to uncover everyone else’s so that everyone wins! And I’m so appreciative to be at Managed Chaos, where I get to use it proudly to make a meaningful impact on our clients’ organizations.

I don’t just play the game – I design it. 

I’m a builder, a strategist. I turn ideas into reality – quickly, efficiently, and masterfully. 

For me, it’s never been enough to have ideas. I’ve always needed to make them work.

As a kid, I earned a spot as one of the Mayor’s Top 100 Teens. And when I was in the Navy, I earned Bravo Zulus, a Fleet Admiral’s recognition, and an unheard-of E3 qualification level within a year. By E4, I was already leading a 250-man duty section, and by E5, I had conquered ASTAC — one of the hardest military schools in the world — finishing third from the top. After the Navy, I earned my bachelor’s and MBA and excelled in management roles across industries. 

For me, there’s always a smarter way to do something, a bigger system to refine, a new challenge to overcome. More ways to win. Accomplishments mean nothing if you don’t grow from them, and growth only happens when you embrace the unpredictable. That’s why I don’t see challenges as roadblocks – I see them as the best part of the design.

Because life, ultimately, is a game. Not just something you play, but something you outsmart. The key isn’t avoiding the obstacles – it’s grasping the mechanics, mastering the patterns, and creating strategies that work…which brings me to my role at Managed Chaos. 

As Royalty Program Manager, I build systems, programs, and games that help employees rethink the way they work. New frameworks, new rules, new strategies – all designed to turn obstacles into opportunities. Because when you understand the game inside and out, you don’t just get through it. You take control…over and over again.

So I have this superpower that’s been one of my biggest assets in life: I can code-switch like nobody’s business. 

Why’s that important? Because I’ve worn a lot of hats in my life, work closely with people at every organizational level, and have always been the person who could adapt my communication to exactly the way they could understand. 

That’s how I get things done. By fostering collaboration, bridging gaps, and making sure everyone’s on the same page so that we can all move forward effectively. 

I suppose that has something to do with me being an artist. As a professional photographer, I see the world through a number of different lenses – both literally and figuratively. I mean, you’ve gotta empathize with your subject, whether you’re taking a photo of them or communicating an idea in a way they’ll actually understand. And then, what I do is turn that understanding into a structure, a system, where it makes sense to other people. 

My background is in logistics, operations, and process improvement, which sounds like pretty dry stuff. But the way I look at it – and why I’m Managed Chaos’ Creative Operations Specialist – is that I’m actually bringing clarity to the artistic whirlwind, making sure big ideas don’t get stuck as just ideas. I seamlessly shift between the worlds of order and chaos, code-switching to understand both and then bridging that gap with a sense of structure that lets creativity flourish.

I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember, and getting to see my creativity come alive in the real world, through graphic design, is an amazing experience. 

As a huge gamer, I love seeing how art and storytelling work together to create immersive worlds, which is what I get to do as an Artist Intern at Managed Chaos. Whether it’s working on a comic panel or redesigning the company logo, there’s nothing like having an idea and then turning it into reality.

Art is my life. Everything and anything art.

Art reminds me that the world is limitless, and I love experimenting across every medium you could imagine, from tattooing to 3D design to hair dyeing. 

I’ve always known I’ve wanted to be an artist, which is why I’m studying graphic design and illustration in college. Being an Artist Intern at Managed Chaos is a really exciting step toward finding my place in the corporate world as a professional artist.