· What drew you to TBOWIT? 
 Upon recently returning to the Tampa Bay area after spending time abroad, I wanted to connect with leaders in the international trade field. Fortunately, while working with Devon Barnett, she made me aware of this amazing group of hardworking professionals and the role international trade plays in the region.

·   What do you do for work?
  I am the new International Business Coordinator for the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation. A majority of my role is coordinating the trade missions for Global Tampa Bay – the regional collaboration between Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas county. For both the Tampa EDC and Global Tampa Bay, I work to help local Tampa Bay companies in exporting to foreign markets through consultations, connections, and export sales missions. On another front, I work to promote the region to foreign companies interested in investing in the Tampa Bay area through FDI missions and consultations.

·  Where did you grow up?
 I grew up in Maryland, north of Baltimore City.

·  Give us one fun fact that we might not know about you
 I love to hike and once hiked Colca Canyon (one of the deepest in the world) in an earthquake.

·  What’s one piece of advice for women entering international business or work in general?
As a recent graduate, my advice is to never get discouraged when entering the business world as there is still so much to learn! Ask as many questions as you can because you never know where one conversation may lead to. The international business sector provides such incredible opportunities, so make the most of whatever events or engagements you may find.