Memberships

My brother’s diagnosis with Lowe Syndrome at a young age shaped the foundation of my advocacy, compassion, and commitment to disability-inclusive work.
The community support, family engagement, research efforts, and advocacy leadership of the LSA were formative for me.
I would not be the nonprofit professional I am today without the grounding, perspective, and purpose this organization provided.

It connects my personal experiences with disability to the broader systems-level work of rights, inclusion, and family-centered support.
Through The Arc, I engage with the policies, protections, and community programs that shape the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
It is the organization that helps translate my “why” into meaningful advocacy and systemic change.

SCBWI is the creative pathway that brings my voice to life.
It’s where my advocacy and my imagination meet, giving me the tools and community to turn lived experience into stories that matter.

It provides the ethical framework, technical skills, and strategic guidance that shape my work in nonprofit development.
Through AFP, I turn passion into sustainable impact — building the resources and relationships organizations need to serve their communities responsibly and effectively.
This membership also represents my professional future, as I work toward earning the CFRE and continuing to grow within the philanthropic field.