I’m a Program Manager and Entrepreneur who is passionate about growth and optimization for both teams and individuals and fostering joy and intimacy between people via my creations . I run businesses and lead projects from concept to launch, with direct responsibility for day-to-day operations and management of process and workflow. I’ve overseen programs at eCommerce businesses, startups, and non-profits and I’d love to connect and work with you.
Areas of Expertise
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Responsible for driving software delivery on remote, cross-functional web, infrastructure, and data engineering teams for up to $1.5M, engagements for leading Metro-Detroit area automotive, energy, healthcare industry, and software startup clients
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Owner of Firebrand Candle Company a handcrafted soy candle company that highlights the history and culture of Detroit streets that launched in 2013 - experienced in business strategy, leadership, financial management, problem-solving, budgeting, pricing, and planning and prioritization (long-term, yearly, monthly, daily)
Forming Urban Ag Lab - an urban agriculture consultancy with three service lines: software products funded by cities/funders but used by farmers and residents, implementation services for city and farm partners, and farmer-paid advisory services. Detroit Root Network (in development) is my flagship product.
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Set up and nurtured home, workplace (at Asset Health, Troy, MI), and community gardens (at Palmer Park Urban Educational Garden and the former North Cass Community Garden) – experienced in seed selection, transplant growing and selection, pest management, succession planting, and soil science
Forming Bloom City Farm - urban flower farm in Detroit built in five tiers across two city locations focused on cut flower production + subscription arrangements + edible flowers/herbs for restaurants and bars and online sales of corms, tubers, seeds, tools, gear, and digital resources with future plans for a workshop space for floral entrepreneurs + community classes, a public pick-your-own perennial garden, and a glass greenhouse for photoshoots, farm-to-table dinners, and brand activations
Currently engaged in the Grow Moore Produce Farm Apprenticeship
Recent Projects
A proof of concept information hub connecting Detroit residents to urban farms — showing produce, selling times, and locations — a semi-finalist in the 2026 Venture 313 AI Buildathon Competition
A pilot floral farm started on just 80 square feet of space in a community garden in the heart of Detroit
I leverage creative, intelligent, market-aware solutions with compassionate, accountable project & program management principles to drive towards tangible impact in all value streams I touch.
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