I care deeply about using new technologies to create relationships, empower individuals, and transform organizations. I'm a marketing professional, proud Upper West Sider, and lover of startups and pop culture.

I came to Mzinga last June looking to understand the business behind the social media industry.  In the process, I found myself deeply changed.

Working side by side with Barry Libert, I learned about the trials and triumphs of entrepreneurship, the unpredictable outcomes of risk-taking, and  the one fundamental lesson that will stay with me throughout the entire duration of my professional career: have passion in everything you do.

With these lessons in mind, I’ve made the difficult decision to resign as a full-time employee from Mzinga in pursuit of fulfilling my personal passions.  I will still remain a Social Media consultant to the company and a long-time friend to the many individuals I’ve been lucky enough to work with.

To anyone reading this thinking, “How can you leave a full time job in the middle of a recession?” the answer is simple: I’m 22 and I have a mission.

I won’t go into the details of that mission just yet, but it’s ambitious.

We are living in really difficult times, but those of us who can afford to take risks need to use this as an opportunity to invest, not just in ourselves, but in each other.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Ghandi