Experience
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Professional Leadership Experience
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial and Risk Officer at CapMetro: Oversees a budget exceeding $700 million for Austin's public transit agency, with expertise in public finance, public policy, government accounting standards, and financial stewardship.
Government Financial Officers Association: Member of a professional organization dedicated to the effective management of governmental financial resources.
2024 CFO of the Year Nominee by Austin Business Journal
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Educational Background
Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management: Specializations in Finance, Marketing, and Strategy.
Bachelor of Science in Business Economics and Public Policy and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Indiana University.
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Commitment to Eanes ISD
Eanes ISD Bond Oversight Committee: Ensures responsible management and allocation of taxpayer-funded projects within the district.
Candidate for Eanes School Board in Spring 2024: Ran to address systemic issues with a smarter, more responsible approach and is running again to ensure fiscal responsibility and better outcomes for students and families.
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Advocacy for Special Needs and Spanish Immersion
Special Education and Parent Partners Working Group: Advocates for children with unique learning needs, inspired by her personal experience as a mother of three children with dyslexia, two of whom wear hearing aids.
Spanish Immersion Advocacy: Advocates for enrichment programs at the elementary level such as Spanish Immersion.
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Community & Volunteer Roles
Board Member of ATX Kids Club: Supports enriching experiences and educational opportunities for children in the Austin area.
Cub Scout Den Leader: Demonstrates leadership and mentorship for youth development.
Boy Scout Troop 30 Merit Badge Counselor: Actively leads and mentors young Scouts in their development and achievements.
Former Board Member of the YMCA: Contributed to community health, wellness, and youth programs.