Work Experience
2014-Present
THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
Assistant Executive Director
Responsible for managing the operations of BAMSL under the direction of the Executive Director, including human resources and payroll, membership renewals, facilities, developing and enforcing policies and procedures, contract drafting and review, and IT management and procurement. Other responsibilities include establishing and managing the St. Louis Bankruptcy Pro Se Assistance Program and St. Louis Federal Court Legal Advice Clinic; producing live webinars; managing the online St. Louis Lawyer Search; coordinating Law-Related Education programs, including the Missouri State High School Mock Trial Competition; coordinating the Motion for Kids holiday community service program; staffing the Bankruptcy Law, Cannabis Law, Innovation & Technology in the Legal Profession, Lawyers for City Neighborhoods, LGBTQ+, Public Education and Outreach, Pro Bono, Real Property & Development, and Well-Being Committees along with the Probate & Trust Law Section and Young Lawyers Division; and participating in Board of Governors and Executive Committee meetings.
Instrumental in preparing and presenting the successful bid proposal to host the 2027 National High School Mock Trial Championship in St. Louis, MO.
2013-2014
THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
Director of Continuing Legal Education
Developed and administered Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs; provided support to committee and section chairs, speakers, and members to ensure successful programs; assisted in planning and supporting social and community service events; and crafted promotional materials. Supervised, trained and coordinated tasks and workflow for the Continuing Education department. Served as staff coordinator for the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) and Motion for Kids program. Assisted with development and maintenance of websites. Assisted with maintaining financial journals and ledgers, preparing financial reports, and budgeting.
2012-2013
THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
Assistant Director of Administration, Membership & Social Media
Assisted the Finance Department with record keeping and reporting, assisted with the negotiation and management of the association’s service contracts, maintained the membership database, maintained the association and foundation websites, and managed the association’s social media campaigns.
2003-2012
AUDRAIN COUNTY E-911 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
Assistant 911 Director
Oversaw daily operations of the Joint Communications Center. Was responsible for financial accounting and record keeping, developed and enforced policies and procedures, managed the Continuing Education Program and conducted training sessions, managed the Quality Improvement Team, and ensured that all essential technology systems functioned properly.
Education
2012-2016
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor
Academic award for Admiralty Law course.
2010-2012
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Master of Business Administration
Scored 95th Percentile on the MBA Major Field Test.
2007-2010
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Bachelor of General Studies (Minor in Business Administration)
2004-2007
MOBERLY AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems
Licenses & Certifications
2022-2026
STATE OF MISSOURI
Notary Public
2017-Present
THE MISSOURI BAR
Bar Admission
Volunteer Experience
2024-2025
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Vice-Chair, Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity (SOGI) Committee
2023-Present
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP
State Coordinator – Missouri
2024-2028 2027 Host Director (St. Louis, MO), Board of Directors
2024-2025 Member, Articles and Bylaws Committee
2024-2025 Member, Competition Operations Committee
2024-2025 Member, Grants Committee
2024-2025 Co-Chair, IT/Communications Committee
2024-2025 Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
2023-2024 Member, Articles and Bylaws Committee
2022-2023
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION
Vice-Chair, Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity (SOGI) Committee
2021-Present
LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI, INC.
Volunteer Lawyer, Neighborhood Vacancy Initiative
2020-2021
FIRST ST. CHARLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Trustee
2021 Trustees Chairperson
2019-2022
MISSOURI RECONCILING UNITED METHODISTS, INC.
Board Member
2021 Chairperson
2019-2020
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BAR EXECUTIVES
Member, Survey Committee
2017-2018
CUB SCOUT PACK 28 (GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA COUNCIL)
Media Chair/Webmaster
2016-Present
THE MISSOURI BAR
Member, Advisory Committee for Citizen Education
2015-Present
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BAR EXECUTIVES
Member, Operations and Member Services Section
2024-2025 Vice Chair
2023-2024 Secretary
2023-2024 Treasurer
2015-2017
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BAR EXECUTIVES
Member, Webinars Committee
2016-2017 Chairperson
2015-2016 Vice-Chairperson
2015-2016
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION LAW STUDENT DIVISION
Lt. Governor of Membership, 8th Circuit
Helped organize the 8th Circuit meeting at Saint Louis University School of Law.
2014-2019
SAINT LOUIS SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Board Member