Director of Strategic Innovation, Watermark Retirement Communities

I love getting into the middle of big ideas and helping launch them to reality. At Watermark, big ideas for delivering the highest quality care for our residents come from every direction—from staff, residents, leadership and the community and these ideas need champions who can enthusiastically lead the process for ushering them into reality. I enjoy working with diverse teams, and the success that comes from members contributing through unique lenses.

At Watermark, I’m involved in cutting-edge innovation and program development in support of Thrive Living for our residents and associates; what could be better than making a difference and having fun doing it!

My recent experience was in development for the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management. It was here that I began working with the Watermark team, helping to shape value-add projects for Masters of Business students and working with faculty to sponsor pioneering research in Integrative Leadership. My passion for health care innovation originated from working with students interested in careers in health care and the advancement opportunities that I observed at the intersection of health care and business.

I have a Master’s Degree in Business and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Arizona. I’m a Tucson-native with two grown children and love all aspects of the spectacular desert and culture of the Southwest as well as travel to other interesting cultures across the globe.