ABOUT ME
As a keynote speaker, I use my story to remind others that the hardest seasons of life do not get the final say. Through real experiences, faith, leadership, and lessons learned through my own unexpected pivots, I encourage audiences to embrace where they are while believing in where God is leading them. My message is simple: you are stronger than the moment you are facing, your story is not wasted, and you have the ability to RISE. My purpose is to create authentic connections that inspire people to rediscover their strength, believe in themselves, and take the next intentional step toward their purpose.
MY STORY
My journey has never been a straight line and I have learned that purpose rarely is. From the basketball court to athletic administration, higher education, and now speaking, every season has challenged me to grow, pivot, and RISE. I have faced unexpected obstacles, moments of self-doubt, and seasons that required more resilience than I knew I had. But through faith, perseverance, and a willingness to keep taking the next step, I discovered that no part of our story is wasted. Today, I use my experiences in leadership, sport psychology, and personal growth to remind others that their challenges do not define them. You can rise, rediscover your strength, and boldly walk in the purpose God has for your life.
MY HISTORY
My journey has been shaped by growth, resilience, and a willingness to keep moving forward even when the path changed. I began as a student-athlete and grew into a coach, athletic administrator, educator, and leader. Along the way, I have had the opportunity to develop student-athletes, build teams, strengthen programs, and create spaces where people feel valued, supported, and challenged to grow.
My career has included record-breaking academic success, Coach of the Year recognition, fundraising and program development, and leadership in collegiate athletics. But the greatest measure of success has never been a title, award, or number. It has been the people, relationships, and lives impacted along the way.
My education in sport performance psychology, counseling, wellness, and leadership has strengthened my belief in developing the whole person. Every pivot, challenge, and opportunity has shaped how I lead today. My history is not simply a list of accomplishments it is a story of faith, resilience, growth, and learning to RISE with purpose in every season.