Background

I founded Local Efficiency Solutions to help local governments and public service organizations with strategic, data-driven solutions to sustainably enhance operational efficiency, maximize resources, and reduce costs. My career combines a strong academic foundation with extensive public sector experience, delivering measurable results to public sector organizations.

Academic & Foundational Background

I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southern Oregon University (SOU), supported by a full-ride diversity scholarship. During this time, as Disabilities Administrator, I designed an innovative, state-of-the-art testing center that improved accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability by expanding services to all students with permission, not just those with disabilities. I furthered my education at Portland State University’s Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, earning a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a specialization in local government management and a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability, focusing on natural resources. Awarded the Community Service Scholar award by Governor Barbara Roberts and a Laurel's Scholar, I also founded the Pacific Northwest’s first International City/County Management Association (ICMA) chapter at PSU, hosting professional development events that fostered statewide partnerships.

Professional Achievements & Expertise

With 20 years of experience across government, nonprofit, and education sectors, I’ve driven impactful efficiency and sustainability initiatives. My expertise includes:

Performance Assessment & Strategic Planning

At the City of Gresham, I co-led a city council performance assessment, identifying process improvements and making recommendations. This work informed the proprietary method now central to Local Efficiency Solutions. For the City of Eugene, I designed a performance management roadmap and redesigned the Unfunded Needs Assessment to align with council goals.

Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

As a Hatfield Fellow, I spearheaded Portland’s first cross-bureau collaborative efficiency project, leading an effort to increase collaboration in financial management, facilities, and procurement, with recommendations accepted by executive management. I also led an Accounts Receivable efficiency review for the City of Eugene, with recommendations adopted by senior leadership.

Community Engagement & Program Management

At Clackamas Community College, as an Oregon Fellow and later independent project manager, I led community engagement initiatives that strengthened partnerships and enrollment through stakeholder focus groups and adopted recommendations. For After-School All-Stars in Las Vegas, I managed programs for over 500 at-risk youth, oversaw roughly $500,000 in program budgets, and developed an Excel-based project and cost-tracking tool that was presented nationally.

Organizational Development

My experience also includes coordinating benefits and recruitment for Eugene’s non-Public Safety departments , drafting a social media policy for the City of Banks, and doubling membership for the Oregon Public Performance Measurement Association through strategic outreach and a record-breaking annual conference.

Today, Local Efficiency Solutions leverages this comprehensive expertise to deliver tailored solutions that optimize operations, integrate sustainable practices, and achieve lasting community impact for local governments.