I thrive in environments where I get to develop young leaders, create community, and spark meaningful conversations. And with more than 12 years of customer service experience, 10 years of communicating to thousands of people across the US, and an active following on social media, I hope to help young people discover their unique voice and teach them the power of having fun and working in community.
As a leader, speaker, and community builder, I co-founded HiveATL with some of my best friends in 2010 - a non-profit that strategically crafted support for young entrepreneurs and visionaries as they launched creative pursuits. I also spent a combined 5 years between The Rocket Company, ROAM Atlanta and SandboxATL where I worked as the Director of Community Engagement - creating experiences that fostered the success of college students, recent graduates, and business leaders of all ages. Later, I spent almost 3 years working for Elevate Experiences as a project leader, training coordinator, event specialist, emcee, and intern manager. During my time there, I had the opportunity to work with brands like Chick-fil-A, All Pro Dad, Home Depot, Coca-Cola, The NFL, and Columbia Sportswear. The overarching theme in all of my pursuits has always been a desire to create meaningful opportunities for individuals to lean into one another and focus on working together authentically.
I fully believe in the idea that Authentic community + Intentional collaboration = Maximum Impact.
After spending 2 years working as an Assistant General Manager in the Chick-fil-A Canton family in Canton, Georgia, I’m currently serving as a Director in Steven Kinney’s multi-unit organization in Houston, Texas while pursuing the opportunity to become an Owner/Operator myself through Chick-fil-A’s Leadership Development Program.
I’m also into craft beer - so in 2018 I started an Instagram account to tell people what I’m drinking and how I rate it. You can follow it here: Instagram.com/beerfromfarandnear.
I'm an early 30-something originally from Atlanta, Georgia that cheers loud for the Atlanta Falcons, Braves, United, Hawks, and Georgia Bulldogs. I married the love of my life, Rebecca, in 2016. We have a cat named Rory and a dog named Ellie. We currently live in Houston, Texas.
All photos on this site were taken by Shantanu Starick as he has been travelling the world for his latest project, Pixel Trade.