beyond the shore, into the tailwind
My constant drive to grow led me to a pivotal realization: while I loved leading within a single institution, I wanted to scale my expertise to help more organizations thrive. I saw too many Executive Directors navigating a landscape of complexity, struggling to find the structural integrity needed to grow. I founded Tailwind Strategies to bridge that gap. By offering embedded fractional leadership, I help missions trade reactive stress for strategic permanence—giving you the professional guardrails and the clear path necessary to reach your next chapter of growth.
From leading within a single institution to empowering a roster of diverse missions, my focus is on providing the embedded leadership you need to thrive.
steady hands are built, not born.
From the tramp of a Hobycat 16 sailboat to the boardrooms of major organizations, my career has been defined by patience, precision, and a drive for clarity.
I was not even a year old the first time I was on a sailboat. Growing up on the water taught me that you cannot control the wind, but you can always adjust your sails. It instilled in me a sense of healthy competition, the discipline of precision, and the patience required to navigate toward a distant horizon.
a decade of navigation in partnerships
From managing multi-million dollar portfolios to scaling revenue by 400%, my record is built on institutional expertise and measurable momentum.
My career has been defined by moving missions beyond reactive fundraising toward a state of strategic clarity. At the CSU Alumni Association, I oversaw a business unit accounting for 45% of the annual budget, consistently exceeding new business goals by 287%. During my tenure with Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, I redesigned underperforming programs to increase fundraising totals by 471% in a single year. These results are not accidental; they are the product of rigorous methodology. Through my training with Plus Delta Partners, I mastered the disciplines of frontline fundraising—focusing on the precise processes and efficiency required to manage major gift programs and high-value corporate deals with absolute authority.
we want to help.
Whether you are ready for us to dive into your partnership program’s potential, or simply have a quick question you think we can provide perspective on, please reach out.
From a detailed partnership inquiry to a simple coffee chat, we’re ready to start the conversation