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Tell us about organizations, clubs, athletic teams, or other activities you participated in during your time at Goucher?

I was the editor-in-chief of The Quindecim. I was also deeply involved in Midnight Croquet, but we don’t talk about that, do we?

Tell us about your career journey?

After leaving Goucher, I got an M.A. in English from the University of Maryland and started a career in nonprofit education reform. A change in career found me in Nashville, in the hospitality business. I have opened and managed numerous bars and restaurants across town and trained some of the best bartenders and servers in town.

What originally drew you to Goucher, and what experiences were most meaningful to you?

My mother is a Goucher alumna (Susan Thomas ’68). She encouraged me to visit campus, and I fell in love with the place. Because of my experiences at Goucher, I’m a better trainer, manager, and leader than I would have been otherwise.

What advice would you give students at Goucher?

Enjoy your time at Goucher, and let your skills and passions direct you in life and in your career!

How do you stay connected?

I’m proud of my philanthropic gifts to Goucher, and I would like to help any way I can—mentoring, attending events and reunions, and more.