Other Jesuit institutional connections:

• Ed.D. Candidate, University of San Francisco
• Faculty, Modern and Classical Languages and English Departments, Xavier High School, New York City (2010-2021)

What does your job entail?

My job entails:

• Developing, implementing and overseeing initiatives that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) throughout the school community.
• Curating and leading professional development programs for faculty and staff, focusing on cultural competence and equity.
• Collaborating with administrative leadership to ensure alignment of DEIB principles in policy-making and strategic planning.
• Establishing partnerships with local organizations to strengthen community engagement.
• Fostering a supportive environment that encourages open dialogue about race, identity and inclusion.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Building and maintaining relationships with students, families and community partners. It’s an important part of this role and allows me to engage with many constituents at Brophy, in the Diocese of Phoenix and throughout the greater Phoenix area. It’s a blessing to represent Brophy and be an ambassador for Jesuit education.

How does Ignatian spirituality shape your approach to work?
Ignatian spirituality is a central part of my work in DEIB, most importantly finding God in all things, cura personalis, discernment and the concept of meeting people where they are. These things bring great perspective and insight to the way I approach my role and my way of proceeding as a school leader, not only because they’re keystones to the mission and charism of Jesuit education, but because they keep me grounded and closer to following God’s plan for me.

How could the Jesuits and the church as a whole foster women’s leadership more effectively?
The care, support and companionship of women were an important aspect of St. Ignatius’ life, so I’d like to see deeper engagement with women leaders in Jesuit education on that score. Developing women leaders in our schools ensures their longevity and places equity and inclusion at the forefront of our mission.

What’s one of your favorite quotes about leadership or the best leadership advice you’ve ever received?
“Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that’s in us.” –Angela Bassett