Professional Title

Former HP Inc Digital Transformation & Sustainable Impact Executive,
Current ITSMF Board Director

What’s one thing you’re learning right now — professionally or personally?

I am learning more about AI and the impact of irresponsible AI on our society and in corporate governance.

In your view, what makes a truly effective board member?

An effective board member brings integrity, strategic insight, and disciplined oversight that balances risk, innovation, and stakeholder needs to support long‑term value creation.

Beach, mountains, city, or countryside — what’s your ideal getaway?

Mountains for sure! Even though I am a native Texan, I enjoy hiking Colorado's 14ers in the summer and downhill skiing in the winter. 

What’s a small daily habit that makes a big difference for you?

My day starts as early as 4am with a morning meditation, followed by a six to nine mile run to keep me centered, energized, and present for the day.

What’s a book every board member should read?

A book I am listening too now is Race After Technology by Ruha Benjamin. A great book for understanding the societal risk that boards must oversee as AI becomes embedded in strategy, operations and customer experience.

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?

The best advice I’ve received came from raising one of my god‑daughters. She taught me to listen with intent and an open mind, allowing my experience to guide rather than pre‑judge.

In your experience, what differentiates great board chairs?

In my experience what makes a great board chair is someone who creates clarity, fosters trust, and guides the board with disciplined, inclusive leadership that brings out the best in every director.

If you had an extra free hour every day, how would you spend it?

If I had an extra free hour every day, I would spend it on deepening relationships and conversations that keep me grounded and continually learning.

What’s the most unforgettable trip or experience you’ve ever had?

So far, my most unforgettable experience was in December 2025, when I had the opportunity to run a full marathon (26.2 miles) on King George Island in Antarctica. It was exhilarating, fun, beautiful, intense, and one of the hardest things I have ever done. Because of the heavy snow and ice, the course had to be adjusted at the last minute, so we started four hours later than planned and ended up running 29 loops of .9 miles each (instead of 4 loops of 6.5 miles each) across snow, up hills, and through swirling winds, surrounded by glaciers and penguins. We even stayed an extra day, sleeping in sleeping bags in the flight center due to severe weather. Our post‑race meal was TV dinners, oranges, and bananas and we were genuinely grateful for flushing toilets and being inside the flight center instead of being outside in heated tents.