I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Auburn University - Montgomery. Although I don't currently use my degree professionally, my kids give me the opportunity to use it on an amateur basis every day. My professional background includes a range of industries, from agriculture to technology, and a variety of business sizes, from small startups to major corporations. Each type of industry and business offers a new learning experience, both professionally and personally. BestThinking offers a unique opportunity to learn not only from those I work with, but also from the Thinkers on our site. As the Director - Content at BestThinking, I have the great fortune to spend part of my time researching current events, public figures, news and policies. For a news and information junkie like me, this is the ideal job.

I've called North Carolina home since I was a child. My roots are in the western part of North Carolina and in southern Georgia. I've lived in five other states, but my heart belongs to North Carolina. This beautiful state offers everything I love...a rich history, sunny beaches, gorgeous mountains, and of course, the staples of every eastern North Carolinian's life - basketball, barbeque and sweet tea! I'm a die-hard Tar Heel fan and love the madness that March brings.

My spare time is spent reading, keeping up with two very active kids, and dabbling in my family's geneaology. During the summer, attending minor league baseball games and spending time at the beach are added to the list.