Two decades of technical leadership.

Working for the Pacers was truly a dream come true. As a lifelong basketball fan, because, let's be honest, who isn't in Indiana?, I've always had a deep connection to the game. Even before joining the organization, I surprised my husband by reserving the court for our engagement photos, capturing a moment that sat on my desk in the arena as a daily reminder of my love for both basketball and the organization itself.

Stepping into the role of Technical Project Manager, I was hired into a newly created position within the Technology team, tasked with establishing the processes needed to efficiently manage and execute projects. I oversaw a portfolio of 15–20 technology projects annually, working closely with the CTO and VP of Technology to maintain a three-year strategic roadmap. Beyond managing core technology initiatives, I also led cross-functional product implementations across the organization, ensuring seamless integrations in areas like ticketing, security, fan engagement, and game operations.

Additionally, I was an active member of PACE, the organization's innovation group, where I had the opportunity to contribute to enhancing the fan experience through creative technology-driven solutions.

The Iron Yard was an incredible opportunity to shape the future of aspiring technologists while building a thriving, job-ready talent pipeline for the local tech industry. As Campus Director, I led operations, student recruitment, staff and student development, and community engagement, all while ensuring our campus delivered an exceptional learning experience.

Managing a staff of five, including operations and instructional teams, I oversaw the success of 40 students per cohort, guiding them through an intensive coding program designed to launch their careers in tech. I maintained an advisory board of tech leaders and cultivated a network of hiring partners, which directly contributed to our campus achieving a 100% job placement rate for graduates.

Selected for AT&T Mobility's Retail Leadership Development Program, a competitive rotational program designed to develop the next generation of retail leaders. The program combined hands-on store leadership with structured training in operations, sales strategy, customer experience, and people management.

The experience sharpened my ability to lead in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment, manage performance against KPIs, and coach team members through change, foundations that have informed every leadership role I've taken since.