Successfully graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering, I realized there was so much more to learn. Wanting to develop my skillset and expand my horizons, I set my eyes on the M.S. Innovation and Management program at Montana State. 

Through the MSIM program, I realized that there was so much more to the world than sitting behind a desk. All my life, I knew I wanted to solve problems. this program would give me the opportunity to do so in a way I had never imagined.  Combining my technical skillset with a more people-centric philosophy, I am armed to create solutions that lead to a better world. 

Combining my background in engineering with my education in operations management and data science, I successfully integrated two back to front end databases for the full control of a contract manufacturing system. These databases were completed with automations and user interfaces made for ease of process control, CRM, and ERP functions. Combining these functions made for an efficient workflow, boosted productivity, and cut down on costs. 

Working in the sanitation committee, I quickly took on the role of Sanitation Project Lead, where I traveled to Kenya to work with schools on local infrastructure projects. Our partners, M-koko, work closely with the locals in Western Kenya to help implement water, sanitation, and education projects for secondary and primary schools. 

After passing the torch of Project Lead, I focused more on the structure of the chapter. After 19 years of no formal constitution, I knew that it was time for a change. over the course of 4 months I headed the drafting,  negotiation, and eventual ratification of a tailored constitution and bylaws for the chapter. Chris Allen, faculty advisor to the chapter and involved since 2008, said they were "the most important documents in the history of the chapter."

After graduating with my undergraduate degree, I took a step back, and am now in a mentor role, giving guidance and support to current club members when asked.