My leadership philosophy is shaped by multiple aspects of my identity and the experiences I have had as a student and professional.  My perspectives on team management, professional development, and training and supporting others play an important role in my identity as a leader.  My values influence my professional identity, leadership philosophy, and the impact I hope to have throughout my career.

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Values

In my personal and professional life, I value empathy, compassion, trust, diversity of thought and experiences, and equitable learning and employment environments.  I value details, clear communication, a sense of humor, building relationships with others, and opportunities to analyze and reflect.  I also value receiving support from colleagues and other managers in navigating challenging situations.  Finally, I value leaders who serve as advocates, take the time to recognize the strengths of others, and provide opportunities for continued learning and growth.

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Professional Identity

At work, my professional identity and leadership has been profoundly shaped by my time as a manager of a team largely consisting of new professionals.  By participating in interviewing, training, workload delegation, team restructuring, collaboration, celebrating successes, and providing constructive feedback on areas for improvement, I developed a holistic approach to supporting teammates with honesty and optimism.  I have a genuine interest in the well-being of my colleagues, and I can adapt my leadership style to support the unique needs of others.

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I hope to be seen as someone who is thoughtful, supportive, optimistic, and a problem-solver.  I look forward to enhancing my skills and applying new perspectives and knowledge in future management positions.  I enjoyed serving as a manager and team leader and will continue to explore topics and trends in effective leadership.  In my experience, an effective leader shares expectations and goals and offers direction and guidance.  A leader also has the responsibility of knowing when to step back and foster autonomy and creativity in others.  I hope to be seen as a leader who can seamlessly navigate those roles to support the success of individuals and groups.  

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Impact

I am excited to be part of a diverse, forward-thinking group of higher education professionals whose training emphasized social justice and inclusion and assessment of student learning outcomes.  I hope to make an impact by training and leading well-rounded, diverse teams in supporting student success.  I would like to apply my background in assessment to support evaluation of student learning in areas that are challenging to measure, such as study abroad outcomes.  I would also like to help create working and learning environments where multiple perspectives are sought, and continued learning is encouraged.

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My values and personality shape who I am as a professional, and in turn my experience as a manager has further shaped and defined my values in working with others.  I hope to be seen as a leader, even when I am not in a supervisory role, and I will continue to pursue opportunities for leadership development.  I welcome new experiences that will shape my professional identity and provide additional perspectives on leadership, collaboration, and student success initiatives.

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