What I Do Within a nonprofit, I direct technology strategies, projects, budgets, and operations for RAPS including infrastructure, support, AMS/CMS systems (Kentico, Personify, Impexium), website, phone, network, technology staff, technology strategies.
Why Engineering? Technology is an engineering platform. I fell into it as a project manager and recognized I have a talent for it.
My Day At Work Tracking technology projects, holding planning meetings, solving issues and problems, finding solutions, working with other departments to improve processes and procedures.
Best Part Solving problems or finding a solution for something new or groundbreaking in the nonprofit industry.
Proud Moments I am currently on the ASAE Technology Council which is a group who creates content for others on association technology. In my past, I created one of the first licensed online project management applications.
Challenges Breaking into the management area was quite a challenge. It's not assumed that you're ready to be promoted as a woman whereas men typically are. I had to switch jobs for promotional opportunities.
My Family I have a 17-year-old son who is graduating this year. He is going into a game design and simulation program in college. Other than that, I have two crazy kittens.
Dreams and Goals I've achieved my short term goal of getting into management. Long-term I'd like to have my own consulting firm for when I am ready for retirement so I can work remotely and do things on my own time.
Inspiration Audrey Hepburn is one of my inspirations because of her strength and conviction to do the right thing. Others include Michelle Obama and Theresa Payton who is a pioneer in cyber security for women.
Want to be an Engineer? Engineering isn't just hardware, it's many things technical. It can be fun and challenging at the same time, like a puzzle. We can be women who love makeup, dresses, emotional, and be fantastic engineers.
Hobbies I love ready mysteries, especially those with a twist or based in the 20s-40s eras. Movies are the same. I am a huge fan of Audrey Hepburn movies. I have a green thumb, love running, nature, and travel.