I serve on the Alumni Board at Chicago:Blend, a nonprofit that trains underrepresented groups to be venture capitalists through hands-on fellowships at local funds.
I was a Blend Fellow in 2022—part of the first cohort and their first placement. The program changed my career trajectory, and I'm committed to making sure future fellows have the same opportunity.
As a board member and chair of the operations and governance committee, I focus on:
Blend gave me access to an industry that doesn't always open its doors to people like me. Now I help hold that door open for others.
I serve on the Alumni Council at Grinnell College, where I help connect students with alumni and support the college's mission of preparing its community for leadership and service.
Grinnell is where I learned to think clearly and write precisely. Its rigorous liberal arts education and emphasis on contributing to the common good shaped the way I approach my career. As a result, I bring intellectual discipline, a bias toward systems thinking, and a focus on solving meaningful problems.
As a first-generation college graduate, I know how critical mentors and networks are for navigating the transition from education to career. My work on the Alumni Council focuses on creating pathways for current students, particularly those interested in finance, venture capital, and impact-driven work.
My work on the Council includes:
Grinnell gave me the foundation for everything I've built since—this is one way I give back.
You can find my profile here.