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About Me

Where lived experience meets practical strategy

Why I built Neu Edge

The name Neu Edge reflects what I care most about: how people think, lead, and learn at the edge of change. “Neu” is for the mind. The "Edge" is where we stretch, adapt, and find new ways forward.
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Over six years ago, during a meeting to discuss my performance, I was told I was on track for a VP role at a Fortune 500 company. It was everything I’d worked for: respected, challenging, high-profile. That moment became a turning point. I suddenly realized: I didn’t want to keep climbing someone else’s ladder. I wanted to build something of my own; something that honored how I think, what I value, and the kind of impact I want to make.

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I also have ADHD. And no, I don’t call it a superpower. That feels trite. ADHD can be a gift or a challenge depending on how well it’s understood and supported. My strength hasn’t come from having ADHD. It’s come from doing the ongoing work to understand it, work with it, and build systems that help me thrive.

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And perhaps most personally, I’m the parent of a neurodivergent child. I know the advocacy, the heartbreak, and the courage it takes to protect someone’s potential in a world that often misses it. I’ve sat in IEP meetings, fought for services, and built environments that honor my child’s dignity and spark.

 

Neu Edge is the coaching practice I needed years ago. It’s for leaders who want more than achievement. They crave the freedom to realize their full potential and carve a path that’s true to who they are, not just the one they were expected to follow. I help clients stop masking, create what actually works, and lead with their whole selves intact.

What Does "Neurodivergent" Mean?

Neurodivergent is a nonmedical term sometimes used to describe people whose brains function differently than what is considered typical. In clinical practice, these differences are usually linked to recognized neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or dyslexia.

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These conditions affect how a person thinks, learns, communicates, or interacts with others. A formal diagnosis helps clarify whether those differences are part of a neurodevelopmental condition. While neurodivergence can present challenges, it also brings unique strengths—such as creativity, problem-solving, and innovative thinking—that can be powerful in leadership and professional growth.

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Note: Definitions of neurodivergent vary depending on context. Clinical institutions such as the Mayo Clinic focus on diagnosable neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., ADHD, autism, dyslexia), while organizations like the Cleveland Clinic describe “neurodivergent” as a nonmedical term highlighting differences in brain development that may or may not involve a diagnosis. This variation reflects both medical perspectives and broader social approaches to neurodiversity.

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Experience matters

Executive coaching without leadership or real world experience can feel like theory layered onto your real-world pressure. Unless you’ve been in the trenches navigating politics, team dynamics, tough calls, and personal cost, it’s easy to offer support that sounds helpful but lands flat. Lived experience and formal training shape how I listen, what I ask, and how deep we can go.
 

Strengths

  • Grew a $100M+ P&L at a Fortune 500 with top-decile financial, clinical, and employee engagement results (96% engagement score).

  • ​Led the nation’s largest microsavings nonprofit (SaverLife/EARN.org) as COO & President, driving strategy, operations, partnerships, and innovation.

  • Secured $400M in new worker contracts through multiple gubernatorial executive orders, legislation, and collective bargaining agreements.

  • Advised nonprofits and corporations on new business growth, market strategy, and financial turnarounds.

  • Skilled at blending operational, financial, strategic, and human-centered (from frontline employees to the C-Suite) approaches across functions, industries, and stakeholders

  • In the final stage (called the practicum phase) of a highly respected, ICF-accredited certification program through the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute (BECI)

  • BECI is evidence-based leadership coaching used by leaders at Google, Genentech, and the United Nations; it's also an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Level 2 Accredited Program, meeting the highest global standards for coaching education

Education

  • Harvard Business School (MBA)​

  • Brown University (BA)

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