For It Is Not The Light That Is Needed, But Fire …
about me
my personal power was ignited when i embraced the truth that i am enough to create change.
My Values
I believe in putting people first through acts of genuine care. All people have value and purpose and deserve a life free from harm.
I believe you are enough to create change. Embracing the belief that you are enough to create change is essential to recognizing your personal power and unleashing the superhero within.
I believe we empower through service, helping others expand and elevate in their own self-development and personal power. And in all of this, our actions both individually and collectively must be grounded in truth, authenticity, and integrity to create a better self and better world.
My Mission
I have a vision to build authentic, equitable, and respectful communities, free from harm.
My mission is an expansion of that vision: to empower and ignite people to be better, more powerful versions of themselves, unleashing their inner superhero through self development and activating collective power from the margin, all toward creating a better world.
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I’ve traveled around the world, but my heart and home are in the desert southwest, surrounded by friends and family, a pug named Bear, a rescued cat named Smokie, and a bearded dragon named Charlie. It’s a lively bunch! I’m most partial to adventures and experiences the desert has to offer. A sunset, a journal, a robust red wine, and traditional cheesecake are my favorite pairings. I love my solitude time, an important part of my personal practice, but some of my favorite moments are shared moments with others—manifesting under a full moon, falling into deep communion with nature, and connecting through cultural and spiritual practices that lead to restoration, renewal and life discovery in the desert outdoors surrounded by the beauty and warmth of a big desert sky.
I often say that purpose can be found in what breaks your heart … but I believe that you find purpose in what fills your heart too.
I’ve lived my life dedicated to serving and empowering people.
I am a thought leader with over two decades of experience transforming lives and organizations. As a corporate executive and leader, I assembled and led high performing, mission-driven global teams and have successfully coached individuals along both their personal and professional journeys. Known as a fearless people leader, I fought for and created safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for women and historically marginalized groups. I am a published author and sought-after speaker with a special focus on women, LGBTQ+, and marginalized group empowerment, self-development, activism, and safety. I have presented to individuals and large groups and have presented keynotes at conferences internationally.
A former law enforcement officer and Medal of Valor recipient, I led efforts in tech as Uber’s first Head of Women’s Safety and Gender-Based Violence, creating Uber’s first global team dedicated to the safety of women and other vulnerable populations. I advised on some of Uber’s most notable safety and inclusion products and I’m known for creating Uber’s first human trafficking prevention initiative and Uber’s first bystander awareness initiative, and for spearheading safety and social advocacy programs including Uber’s Global Driving Change commitment and program engaging with over 200 advocacy and activist organizations globally focused on women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC communities, resulting in transformational partnerships and global initiatives.
I was also the Vice President, Head of Safety and Social Advocacy, at Match Group, the parent company of global dating apps including Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid. I stood up Match Group’s first-ever dedicated Central Trust & Safety program and assembled team of nearly 30 experts to work in partnership and guide online and in-real-life safety and advocacy efforts across the portfolio’s 15+ brands. While there, I was named one of the top 50 LGBTQ women and nonbinary innovators in business and tech.
I’m now the CEO and founder of Disrupt the Landing, LLC, providing speaking programs, coaching and mentoring, and advisory services for both individuals and organizations.
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I’ve dedicated my life to empowering people and creating safe and inclusive spaces, taking a unique, people-first, and community collaborative approach in my mission. The results of my work and influence have created safety, empowerment and inclusion for the most marginalized in our communities, which in turn creates safe spaces for all. And people have taken notice. Below is some of what I’ve said … and what has been said about me in the media, blogs and interviews.
Awards & Accolades
My mission-driven work in safety, advocacy, and leadership has been recognized by numerous organizations and outlets, including Fast Company, where I was named to the Top 50 Queer List of queer women and nonbinary individuals transforming business; Mashable, where my Uber team’s work was recognized as 1 of “14 Innovations that helped make the world a better place in 2018”; and in policing, with the Chief’s Award for Excellence along with the highest public safety honor one can receive, the Medal of Valor.
