I was born and raised in a small town in Western New York. I could often be found running around the warehouse of the family business. Growing up, I had grand designs of starting my own business and creating my own legacy. After completing my undergraduate degree at Indiana University, I began a consulting career in Washington, D.C. working for clients in the federal government. I simultaneously mentored students through a high school leadership program and coached youth soccer in Northern Virginia. Those activities pushed me toward a career in school counseling and social entrepreneurship. Currently, I am exploring opportunities to merge leadership, counseling, and business acumen to find new systemic ways to improve education.