I am the Superintendent & CEO for Compass Charter Schools (CCS), a system of three (3) charters authorized by three (3) authorizers, serving over 2,000 scholars throughout the State of California.  I was named the CEO by the Board of Directors at their regular meeting in January 2016.  Previously I had the honor of serving as Interim CEO while working as the Manager, Major Giving for Detroit Public TV and WRCJ 90.9 FM.
 
I hold a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University in History and Political Science.  I also have a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University and am a Certified Fundraising Executive.  I am currently working on my Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California.
 
I am a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity.  I serve on the Digital Learning Collaborative, Digital Learning Annual Conference Advisory Board, El Dorado County Charter SELPA CEO Executive and Selection Committees, and The Charter Schools Resource Journal Editorial Board.  I also serve on the Central Michigan University National Alumni Association Board of Directors, am the President of the Central Michigan University Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center Alumni Board of Directors, and am the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity West Coast Domain Director.  I previously served on the City of Howell Economic Development Council and George Mason University Department of Global and Community Health Advisory Committee.

I live in Simi Valley with my three (3) cats: Armoni, Cali and Franny, and three (3) dogs Arya, Diego and Tiberius.