tms Career Growth & Development

Describe your career journey so far. What skills or experiences have you acquired along the way that have helped you get to where you are now?

My career path has been anything but linear. I began college in DC aiming for politics, but after an internship on the Hill I discovered it wasn’t for me. A capstone project sparked my interest in how economic conditions shape decision-making, leading me to the London School of Economics, where I honed my qualitative and quantitative research skills. Afterwards, I joined an expert network serving investment clients, progressing from project management to leading events on geopolitics and macroeconomics. Those five years taught me client and stakeholder management, prioritization and the ability to learn fast across industries. Today, I lead a team of decision scientists driving consumer and retail insights. The through line in my journey has been working through ambiguity, thinking critically and breaking big questions into actionable parts. Every pivot reinforced my love of learning and adaptability, skills essential in a fast-changing world.

What support did you receive from individuals or resources that helped you step into a leadership role?

I’ve been fortunate to learn from exceptional mentors and managers who modeled strong leadership by instilling confidence and showing up for their teams. One of my biggest challenges moving into leadership was shifting from being an individual contributor to guiding others. You’re no longer the one executing, you’re aligning work to broader team and business goals. I’ve benefited from leaders who encouraged me to think strategically and understand how my work connects to the bigger picture. Seeing the “why” behind the work was motivating early in my career, but it’s been even more valuable now, helping me lead with clarity, purpose and empathy.

How do you encourage other women on your team to become leaders themselves? Are there any stories you can share that showcase how you’ve done this?

I’m lucky to work in a department where half the team, including my manager, are women — something rare in tech and something I deeply value. I focus less on titles and more on creating a culture where everyone feels empowered to lead in their own way — whether that’s managing a new workstream, mentoring others or serving in an employee resource group. I try to ensure people feel supported and seen. One principle I often share is, “if you’re in the room, you belong in the room.” For example, I bring team members into meetings about work they’ve led, so they gain context, build confidence and learn to navigate and eventually lead those discussions themselves.