Responsible for 15 counties, I was appointed as the Central Valley and Coastal California Director in June 2022. I lead the U.S. Commercial Service Offices in Fresno, Bakersfield and Ventura, CA to promote and develop U.S. exports. As the Executive Secretary for the Central California District Export Council, I have over 19 years of international trade experience.
I began my career at the U.S. Commercial Service Cleveland in 2008. Since my return to the U.S. Commercial Service Fresno (and my hometown!) in 2014, I supported 150 Central California clients through introductions to foreign business partners, resulting in $38 million in exports. I specialize in export compliance and website globalization.
Prior to government, I worked in international sales for Pelco, expanding into Europe, the Middle East and Africa for eight years. I hold a B.S. in International Business from CSU Fresno, and an MBA in International Business from National University.