Ivy Profile

Bio

After 20 years of leading teams and managing organizations in the Iowa Army National Guard, I've shifted focus to sharing lessons with students - they are the future. I have the privilege of introducing students to human resource management, evidence-based decision-making, and general management topics.

Here are a few phrases that resonate strongly with me:
ASKing is KEY - always seek knowledge, knowledge empowers you.
"Leave it better than you found it" - Sir Robert Baden-Powell. When I first learned this phrase, it was about camping. Since then, I've learned to apply it to everything.
Do well and do good - this comes from the quote "The goal can be simply stated: Prepare students to do well and do good in their careers and as citizens." by Bill Coplin in his book The Happy Professor.

Academic History

• Ph.D., Education, Drake University

• MS, Organizational Leadership, Grand View University, 2018

Academic Work Experience

Professional Work Experience

Expertise

• Human resource management (HRM) - analytics, onboarding, performance management, retention

• Small team development

• New/front line leader development

• Skill development (T&D, L&D, TD)

• Organizational learning and knowledge management

Awards

Professional Licenses and Certifications