Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Instructor and operations focused leader with experience in civil affairs, training, and organizational execution in complex, high trust environments. My professional work centers on developing people, aligning teams, and translating strategy into action. I have led programs, managed operations, built training frameworks, and worked across stakeholders where clarity, discipline, and judgment matter. With a background in military operations, civil affairs and political science, I bring a practical, systems minded approach to problem solving that balances mission requirements with long term outcomes. Alongside my professional role, I remain deeply engaged in community and nonprofit work, particularly in youth development, volunteer leadership, and service driven initiatives. These efforts keep me grounded in real community needs and inform how I lead, communicate, and build durable solutions.
As a Civil Affairs Instructor at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS), I have the privilege of training the next generation of Civil Affairs Soldiers - professionals uniquely equipped to operate at the intersection of diplomacy, development, and defense. My role centers on teaching leaders how to analyze complex human environments, build relationships with civilian populations, and enable commanders to achieve objectives through engagement, governance, and stability operations. I focus on real-world application - bridging doctrine, interagency coordination, and practical field experience to prepare Soldiers for the challenges of today’s operational landscape. It’s an honor to contribute to a legacy of excellence at one of the most intellectually challenging schools in the U.S. Army, developing adaptable, culturally astute, and ethically grounded leaders ready to make a global impact.
As a Brigade Operations and Training Noncommissioned Officer (NCO), I managed the planning, coordination, and execution of all training and operational activities for a Civil Affairs Brigade supporting global contingency and stability missions. I developed and synchronized training schedules, readiness reporting, and mobilization plans across multiple subordinate units, ensuring mission success through disciplined planning and resource management. I also worked closely with higher headquarters, interagency partners, and joint commands to align operations with strategic objectives. This position demanded a balance of strategic foresight, detailed coordination, and leadership under pressure—skills that directly translate to organizational management and operational planning in any environment.
As a Civil Affairs Medic and Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Medical Planner in the Middle East, I was responsible for training partner-nation forces and coordinating joint medical operations with multiple U.S. and coalition branches. My work focused on building sustainable medical readiness and interoperability through joint training, field exercises, and advisory missions. I collaborated with host-nation military medical units, U.S. Army and Navy medical teams, and interagency partners to improve casualty evacuation procedures, humanitarian response planning, and public health initiatives. This role required cultural fluency, adaptability, and a deep understanding of both tactical medicine and strategic-level civil-military engagement.
I was responsible for developing and executing large-scale joint training events that integrated U.S. Army personnel with local emergency medical services, fire departments, and law enforcement agencies. I led tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) instruction for Soldiers across the brigade, enhancing medical readiness and life-saving capability in both training and operational environments. Additionally, I provided direct medical support for airborne operations and high-risk training events, ensuring safety and rapid response capability for all participants. This role combined medical proficiency, instructional leadership, and interagency collaboration—bridging military and civilian response networks to strengthen readiness at every level.
• Oversaw daily operations for Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association, managing a team of 14 instructors. • Successfully managed over 300 registrations weekly, enhancing community outreach and program accessibility. • Spearheaded the creation of the first after-school program and implemented certified STEM programming, engaging more youth in summer activities.