Professional Development & Service
From pageantry to public speaking to training to getting to know the people I serve, these experiences have reinforced the value of bringing people together through involvement, service, and meaningful connections.
Public Speaking
I enjoy speaking with community groups, schools, nonprofits, and organizations on topics that inform, educate, and spark meaningful conversation. Every presentation is tailored to the audience, blending practical information with relatable stories, real-world experiences, and a little fun along the way.
Speaking at an exclusive meeting in South Carolina that featured South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey, Rep. John McCray, and Rep. Daniel Gibson
Boots for Troops Gala
Speaking at a Georgia-South Carolina National School Choice Week Event
Emceeing the Little Miss Land of the Free Pageant
I spoke at the Women’s Empowerment Conference during the Cherry Blossom Program about Career and Motherhood
Promotion for a Network of Enlightened Women chapter speaker event
Pageantry has introduced me to incredible people and meaningful opportunities to serve. Beyond the stage, it has strengthened my commitment to community involvement, volunteerism, and lifelong learning while allowing me to encourage other women—especially moms—to continue pursuing the passions and goals that matter to them.
Pageantry
State Policy Network
Annual Meeting
I attended State Policy Network Annual Meeting from 2020 to 2022. I also spent time networking during the 2018 SPNAM in Salt Lake City even if I was not an official attendee.
Due to COVID-19 in 2020, SPNAM was virtual, but I still created partnerships with different organizations and learned messaging techniques on removing government barriers during the pandemic.
In 2021, I was selected to participate in SPNAM’s Generation Liberty Fellowship, a selective leadership development program that equipped emerging leaders with training in public policy, communications, and civic engagement.
The next year in 2022, I focused on building my connections in the education policy space to work on school choice, “permissionless education,” and education innovation initiatives.
I also got to speak on education developments in different states.
While I have not attended SPNAM since 2022, the relationships and professional network I developed continue to be valuable. Those connections have helped me identify knowledgeable sources for media interviews, better understand education policy developments across the country, and stay informed on legislative trends and innovative policy solutions.
A lot of these voices were instrumental in passing school choice and innovative education policy solutions in different states around the country.
Cherry Blossom Princess Program
In 2021, I had the honor of representing Utah as a Cherry Blossom Princess through the National Conference of State Societies' Cherry Blossom Program in Washington, D.C. I joined representatives from across the United States in celebrating civic engagement, cultural exchange, leadership, and the longstanding friendship between the United States and Japan. The program brings together young women from every state and territory to participate in educational, cultural, and service-oriented events alongside state and national leaders.
Since representing Utah, I have remained involved with the program by returning as a volunteer on multiple occasions. Supporting new classes of Cherry Blossom Princesses has allowed me to stay connected with the program while giving back through mentoring, event support, and helping continue a tradition centered on service, leadership, and lifelong friendships.
