With nearly 20 years of experience in career development and executive coaching, I am passionate about helping professionals achieve their career goals. As the former Assistant Dean for Career Development at Darden School of Business and Director of Career Services at UNC Kenan-Flagler, I have led teams dedicated to enhancing career management skills and fostering relationships with top recruiting companies. I founded Acorn Associates to continue empowering business executives seeking impactful career changes. Having coached thousands of individuals, I am here to guide you through your career journey with personalized strategies and insights. Let's connect and take your career to the next level!

EXECUTIVE COACHING, CAREER COACHING, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORK • Stanford MBA with 15+ experience as a Founder/Entrepreneur (successfully raised capital from premier Venture Capitalists in Silicon Valley), C-Level Executive, Board Member, Operator, and Investor (Wall Street experience) • Coaching: Provided 500+ hours of coaching to clients, focused on Professional & Career Development, Founder Journey Coaching (including fundraising, venture formation, and business strategy), and Career Planning, Upskilling, and Transitioning • Career Development: As a former C-level executive, Board Member, Operator, and Investor, I can leverage 15+ years of experience to provide personalized coaching to help clarify career goals, enhance professional skills, navigate job transitions, and create actionable career strategies for long-term success • Founder Journey Coaching: As an Entrepreneur/Founder who successfully raised money, built a team, and exited a tech-startup, my experience is highly tactical in guiding entrepreneurs through every stage of the startup journey, from venture formation and fundraising to refining business strategies, ensuring a solid foundation for growth and success • Career Planning, Upskilling, and Transitioning: Offering strategic guidance to help you plan your career path, acquire new skills, and successfully navigate career transitions with confidence and clarity • Interview Training: Having received offers from the largest investment banks and private equity funds in the world, including Morgan Stanley and Barclays Capital, in addition to helping 1,200 Clients land roles at the dream firms (i.e. Finance/Wall Street, Tech/Big Tech/Startups, and Fortune 500), I provide tailored coaching to help you master interview techniques, build confidence, and effectively communicate strengths

What you want is probably not what you have right now. You have unbelievable amounts of information at your fingertips, and yet it seems impossible to know how to move forward in the "right" way. As a coach, my job is to empower you to find answers that will serve your future self. I firmly believe that most of what you need is already inside you - discovering what you want, why you want it, charting a course to get there, and then navigating that path is possible! And I can help shorten that process, improve your results, and work with you to become, and then to accomplish.

I offer a range of career development services to help you navigate your professional journey. This includes interview prep to boost your confidence and performance, skill building to enhance your qualifications, and career planning to help you set clear, achievable goals. I also provide resume reviews to make sure your experience shines, personal branding to highlight your unique strengths, and networking strategies to help you connect with the right people. Whether you're looking to land your next job or build a stronger career path, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

Welcome to my profile! I'm a seasoned professional with a diverse background in product management, strategy, and business development. My career spans positions at Google, where I specialized in product management and business development, as well as strategy consulting roles at BCG and PwC Strategy&. I've also ventured into entrepreneurship. My work has taken me across the U.S. and around the globe, including projects in the U.K., Europe, and the Middle East. I hold degrees from both Harvard Law School and the University of Oxford, providing me with a strong educational foundation. I'm well-versed in the admissions processes for American and British undergraduate universities and have an understanding of law school and business school admissions. Drawing from my extensive career and educational experiences, I offer a unique perspective to my clients, helping them make informed career decisions. In addition to my professional journey, I've had the privilege of coaching a number of individuals in their career development, assisting them in navigating their career paths and achieving their goals. Whether you're considering a career transition, aiming to advance in your current role, or exploring new opportunities, I'm here to provide guidance and support. Let's connect and discuss how I can help you reach your career aspirations.

I have spent the last 10+ years building my own career and helping my peers and direct reports along the way. In my role as a leader, I have a focus on the career development of my team members to ensure they are prepared for whatever comes next for them and providing opportunities that match their development needs. Outside of that, I have also been trained in the Co-Active certification program, working with individual clients over the last 3 years to help them gain clarity on what they want next in their career and how to create actionable next steps to get there.

With seven years of experience as a manager, trader, and investor in high-stakes, front-office roles at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan, I bring a unique blend of hands-on expertise and leadership insights. I was one of the youngest trading managers in Goldman Sachs' London office, and within two years, I was co-leading our team's trading book—a role that deepened my understanding of both markets and team dynamics. As a Vice President in the Principal Funding & Investment team at Goldman Sachs in London, I managed and developed talent, providing support and career mentorship to others formally and informally. I have been deeply involved in full-time and internship hiring (as a hiring manager), as well as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives to support retention and encourage advocacy. If you are looking for support with navigating difficult interpersonal situations at work; or looking to navigate the transition to senior leadership and management roles, I would love to be a part of positioning you for success.

With a deep understanding of the modern job market and the challenges professionals face, I'm here to help you unlock your career potential! As your career coach I specialize in: Resume Review and Optimization: I work to craft your resumes to highlight your strengths and make you stand out to recruiters, increasing your chances of landing your ideal job. Mock Interviews: Through realistic interview practice, I prepare you to confidently answer tough questions, showcase your skills, and leave a lasting impression on employers. Building Transferable Skills: I guide you in identifying and leveraging your existing skills to pivot into new roles or industries, ensuring your career path remains flexible and adaptable to change. Navigating Office Politics: I help you build the emotional intelligence and communication skills needed to thrive in any work environment, enabling you to establish strong professional relationships and advance within your organization. With experience across various industries and a focus on individualized coaching I am committed to empowering your with the tools, insights, and strategies needed for long-term success.

With a robust career at Citi, where I currently serve as a Senior Vice President, I bring extensive experience in strategic risk management and financial transformation. My journey has been enriched by mentoring underrepresented minority college students through the Sponsors for Educational Opportunity program, guiding them through banking internships at top Wall Street firms. As a Tuck School of Business MBA graduate and a Williams College graduate, I have a deep understanding of the skills and strategies needed to excel in competitive environments. I'm passionate about helping professionals unlock their potential and navigate their career paths. Let's connect and work together to achieve your career goals!

Before joining U.S. Soccer, I began my career at Boston Consulting Group as an associate in Dallas, Texas. While at BCG, I had the opportunity to support clients across diverse projects, including early education strategy, non-profit management, post-merger integration, and digital transformation. These experiences helped me build a versatile skill set and a broad perspective on problem-solving, which I’ve carried with me throughout my career. Later, in New York City, I joined Redstone Strategy Group, a boutique social sector consulting firm, where I worked with major philanthropic funders. My projects ranged from refreshing comprehensive programs to conducting grantee impact evaluations, allowing me to understand the nuances of organizational strategy and the importance of creating measurable impact. Since joining U.S. Soccer, I’ve worked closely with federation leadership on several transformative initiatives. These include developing the Soccer Forward Foundation, the centerpiece of the 2026 World Cup legacy campaign, and launching the first annual Sports Career Summit, a workforce development initiative in partnership with the Coca-Cola Foundation. These experiences have deepened my understanding of career pathways in the sports industry and the skills early professionals need to succeed. As someone who has navigated the early stages of my career across consulting, philanthropy, and sports, I understand the challenges and opportunities that come with building a career in dynamic and competitive fields. My varied experiences have taught me the importance of adaptability, relationship-building, and intentional career planning—skills I am passionate about helping others develop. I’m deeply motivated to support early professionals in identifying their strengths, clarifying their goals, and building the confidence to pursue fulfilling careers. My journey has shown me that varied experiences can be an asset, and I’m excited to help others turn theirs into a foundation for success.