About Me
My Background
Born in California and raised in Florida, I graduated from Winter Park High School and earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida, majoring in Philosophy and Liberal Studies. During that time, I also supported my father’s commercial photography business, gaining early experience in client service and detail-oriented work.
After running a successful handyman business, I returned to my passion for learning and pursued a graduate degree in Library and Information Science in Tampa, Florida—deeply influenced by my mother’s love of reading and my own childhood spent in public libraries.
I went on to serve at the Delray Beach Public Library, specializing in Reference and Information Services with a focus on Small Business Research. Helping patrons and entrepreneurs navigate their information needs was both fulfilling and reaffirmed my belief in libraries as engines of community impact.
My Experience
Building on my specialization in small business research, I joined a group of local entrepreneurs to help build Delivery Dudes, a pioneering third-party delivery startup that anticipated the success of platforms like DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub. From the ground up, we refined and scaled the business model, navigating the challenges and excitement of startup growth. In 2021, our efforts culminated in a successful acquisition by a purchasing firm.
Following the founders’ departure, I assumed full operational leadership of Delivery Dudes in mid-2021. Throughout the remainder of 2021 and through 2022, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business—managing teams, maintaining service quality, and guiding the company through a smooth transition into its new brand and operating structure.
Currently
In 2023, I made the intentional decision to prioritize time with family, embrace enriching travel experiences, and complete a long-anticipated move to New York.
At the start of 2024, I returned to my roots in librarianship and stepped into the role of Library Director for the Catskill Public Library & Palenville Branch. I’m excited to bring together my combined experience in libraries and business to lead these vibrant community institutions into their next chapter.
In addition to my library work, I also oversee HR and Operations for a friend’s growing eCommerce company, NBT Clothing, applying my organizational and strategic skills in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.