Curriculum Vitae

2023 – Present

Senior Accessibility Specialist
Salesforce
Chicago, IL

2023 – Present

Co-Founder, Consultant
The Helpful Folks
Remote (Chicago)

2021 – 2023

Learning Experience Design, Analyst
Salesforce
Remote (Chicago)

2021 – 2022

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Wells Street Fitness
Chicago, IL

2020 – 2021

Lead Instructional Designer
Learning Ninjas
Remote

2016 – 2020

Product Developer
Carolina Biological Supply Company
Burlington, NC

2015 – 2016

Science Teacher
Independence High School
Charlotte, NC

2011 – 2015

Lab Assistant
Elon University Department of Biology
Elon, NC

2011 – 2014

Summer Custodian (Yes, I was a janitor)
School District 101
Western Springs, IL

2019 – 2020

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Focus in Digital Learning
GPA: 4.0

2011 – 2015

Elon University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
GPA: 3.54

2025

Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences
Contributor
Association for Talent Development

2024

Podcast: Championing Accessibility in Tech
If You Ask Betty

Podcast: Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Accessible Learning That Benefits Everyone
LOVE.PEOPLE.TECHNOLOGY.LEARNING

ATD Toolbox Tips
Create Your Own Jeopardy Board
Test Keyboard Navigation Compliance
Design Accessible In-Person Events
Association for Talent Development

2023

6 Recommendations for Improving Website Accessibility Based on Experience
Contributor, Freeduhm.com

ATD Toolbox Tips
How to Write Alt Text Descriptions
Improve Content Readability
Collect Stakeholder Feedback
Association for Talent Development

2022

Podcast: Scientific Methods and More
Frieda Walsh & Elon Biology
Where They Are Now and Where We Will Follow Podcast

2021

Accessibility Is a Priority, Not a Sacrifice
Author, TD Magazine

2019

Phenomenal Explorations: How Do Airplanes Fly?
Author

2018 – 2020

Smithsonian Science for the Classroom
Contributing Writer, 5 of 30 titles

2017 – 2019

Building Blocks of Science 3D
Author, 11 of 18 titles

2017

STCMS Earth’s Dynamic Systems
Co-author

2024

Accessibility Testing: Automated and Manual Approaches
Dreamforce

Champion Accessibility Using Design for All Perspectives
Chicago eLearning Showcase

Inclusive Leaership Through Feedback
Salesforce

Empathy Training: Enablement Facilitators and Designers
Salesforce

2023

Championing Accessibility: Overcome Obstacles and Build Support
Association for Talent Development
ATD Intensive

Designing for Accessibility & Inclusion
The Learning Guild
eLearning Foundations

2022

Fresh Perspectives on Key Leadership Challenges
The Learning Guild
Learning 2022 Conference

2021

Accessibility Isn’t Optional: Tips for Inclusive Design
The Learning Guild
Pushing the eLearning Envelope Online Conference

2024

Workforce Navigators Mentor (Fall and Spring)
Blind Institute for Technology + Salesforce

Program Advisory Council Member
ATD25
Association for Talent Development

2023

Workforce Navigators Mentor
Blind Institute for Technology + Salesforce

Program Advisory Council Member
ATD24
Association for Talent Development

2022

Thirty Under 30 Member
Learning 2022
The Learning Guild

Program Advisory Council Member
ATD23
Association for Talent Development

2020

Athlete
ChildFund International Pass it Back
Lao Rugby Federation

2012 – 2015

Kappa Delta Sorority
Vice President of Member Education – 2013

Undergraduate Academic Research
Focus in mycology
Mentor – Antonio Izzo

2011 – 2015

Biology Club
Social Chair – 2012

Alpha Omega Phi Service Fraternity