Who I Am
From early life in Bermuda emerged a deep curiosity and passion for research, combined with a love for social understanding, and a drive for greater challenges.
Growing up in Bermuda
I could not have asked for a better place to call home growing up. I sat at the cultural intersection of American, Caribbean, Canadian, United Kingdom, and European culture on pink sandy beaches.
Theological Studies
I thought I wanted to study theology, but Europe's people and culture had something else planned. The depth of history and diversity of people pointed me in a completely different direction.
Exploring Academics
I moved back home to Bermuda and decided to explore a range of academic interests — Art History, Economics, Literature, and Psychology — before finding Sociology.
Integrated Approach to Social Research
I settled on Sociology & Social Anthropology with an emphasis on social theory. My interest in social structures, power dynamics, and enforcement led me to my thesis — field work with Campus Security titled "We're More Than Just The Guys With The Keys."
Museum Curator
Finding a role in my field of interest was challenging, but a generous museum leader saw potential and gave me an opportunity as a junior curator in artifact restoration.
Bermuda Tourism Researcher
I remember growing up wanting to work in Bermuda's tourism sector; for generations my family were hoteliers on the island. This role combined my love for Bermuda and its tourism while applying and honing my area of expertise. This role — and the people who made it — has had the most lasting impact on my career.
Moving to DC
"Rally with the best" was influential advice for me: get to a leading urban center, surround yourself with smart, ambitious, highly capable people, and they'll push you to rally with the best.
Specializing in Qualitative Research
I knew I wanted to develop my methodological experience in an applied corporate environment. What I didn't know was how unique and shaping an experience it would be — having in-depth interviews and leading focus groups during some of the most isolating times in modern history.
Specializing in Quantitative Research
Next, I wanted to develop myself as a quant researcher. Based on my performance I was asked to hold several roles — from custom quantitative researcher, to developing my editorial voice as a research expert in the Travel & Hospitality industry, to finally leading on brand & reputation syndicated quantitative data.
Got Married!
We began as a long-distance relationship between DC and Bermuda, weathered the challenges of the pandemic, and shared countless incredible experiences along the way — so we made it official and got married.
Joining One of the World's Most Loved Brands
The path was not as straight as my timeline makes it seem. I am so grateful to be working with one of the world's most recognizable and beloved brands, applying all my research skills to support public affairs, communications, and sustainability efforts both globally and in North America. The best is yet to come.
