After five years building financial models for energy companies, I found myself increasingly drawn to the strategic decisions those models informed. My pivot point came during the renewable energy transition at Company X, where I led a cross-functional team!

Managing a 30-person team through our startup's acquisition taught me that true leadership transcends technical expertise. When communication breakdowns threatened the integration timeline, I instituted weekly.

Growing up in a rural community with limited economic opportunities shaped my understanding of business as a potential force for change. My work establishing microfinance initiatives in three underserved regions has shown me how entrepreneurship can transform.