Overview
As Administrative Specialist for the School of Performing Arts, I enjoy helping people connect with the resources, information, and support they need to be successful. With more than 20 years of administrative experience, I provide support in budgeting, event coordination, travel, scheduling, communications, and day-to-day operations. My favorite part of the job is helping people in the exact way they need. This includes solving problems, building relationships, and helping create an environment where students, faculty, staff, and guests feel welcomed and supported. When I'm not managing projects and deadlines, you'll often find me advocating for staff, supporting university initiatives, or searching for the perfect pair of fun socks.
Information
- Administrative Leadership
- Organizational Management
- Budget Administration and Financial Processes
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Executive and Leadership Support
- Process Improvement and Project Coordination
- Shared Governance in Higher Education
- Professional Development for Administrative Professionals
- Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management
- Bachelor of General Studies (Sociology) '22, Wichita State University
- Masters of Arts (Administration, Leadership, and Management) '25, Wichita State University
Administrative professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders in higher education. Expertise includes:
- Budget preparation, tracking, and financial administration
- Meeting and event planning and coordination
- Travel arrangements and expense reconciliation
- Executive and leadership support
- Project and deadline management
- Confidential personnel and financial information management
- Internal and external communications
- Donor and constituent support
- Problem-solving and process improvement
Throughout my career, I have developed a reputation for being organized, dependable, proactive, and service-oriented while successfully managing multiple priorities and complex projects.
2026 College of Fine Arts Staff Award
Recipient of the College of Fine Arts Staff Award in recognition of outstanding service
and contributions to the college. The award included funding for professional development
initiatives.
2026 Staff Senate Recognition Award
Recognized as a member of a Senate committee receiving a Staff Senate Award for dedication,
collaboration, and service in advancing the mission of the Staff Senate and supporting
the continued success of Wichita State University.
Fll 2026 IAAP Professional Development Scholarship
Awarded a scholarship from the International Association of Administrative Professionals
(IAAP) to support pursuit of the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) credential.
University Staff Senate
Progressively served in elected leadership roles as:
- Senator and President of the Classified Staff Sentate
- Senator for the Staff Senate (combined senates for the Unclassified Staff & University Support Staff)
Represented staff interests, facilitated communication between staff and university leadership, and contributed to initiatives supporting employee engagement and shared governance.
College of Fine Arts Staff Council
Served in multiple leadership capacities, including:
- Council Member
- Secretary
- Chair
Advocated for staff interests, supported college-wide initiatives, promoted communication among staff, and encouraged engagement within the College of Fine Arts community.
- Staff advocacy and leadership development
- Professional development for administrative professionals
- Building collaborative workplace cultures
- Event planning and organizational strategy
- Continuous learning and process improvement
- Community engagement
- Collecting and wearing fun socks
- Lover of all things Christmas