I am passionate about mentoring and supporting individuals reach their ambitions. I am known for helping others stay on track and focused; and finishing a project or reaching a goal. This comes from 25 years of being a professor and helping all types of students focus their education to match career goals. Having started out in corporate accounting, I have continued to learn and apply financial concepts to small businesses. I taught marketing courses across my career and enjoy imagining how to connect people to product. My recent specialty is sustainability and social enterprises with six years directing a research center focused on sustainable practices.