I was drawn to Dell for its mix of innovation at scale and a genuine commitment to customers and communities. I saw a company that wasn’t just selling technology, but helping organizations modernize and simplify how they run, and I wanted to be part of that impact.

My journey so far has been challenging, fast‑paced, and rewarding. I’ve grown into more of a trusted advisor—spending time understanding customers’ business needs and aligning the right Dell solutions. I’ve also built strong partnerships with technical, product, and partner teams, and experienced a collaborative, learning‑focused culture that supports my development and keeps me excited about what’s next.

The most rewarding part of my role is acting as a true problem‑solver for customers—really understanding their challenges and then connecting them with the right Dell solutions to make a measurable difference. I also love the teamwork across sales, technical, and partner teams to create those outcomes together.

Dell has supported my passion for making a difference in the community by giving me both the platform and the flexibility to get involved. I’ve been able to participate in Dell-sponsored community and education initiatives, align with organizations I care about, and use our technology and expertise to support students and schools.

On top of that, Dell’s culture genuinely encourages volunteering and outreach, so it feels like community impact is part of the job!

After the session, a student waited until almost everyone had left, then came up and said something like, “I’ve been feeling a lot of the things you talked about, and I didn’t know how to tell anyone. Now I think I need to talk to my counselor.” We walked over together and made sure they were connected to support.

What touched me most wasn’t just that they asked for help—it was realizing that if Owen’s school and peers had had this kind of training and language, things might have been different for him. Moments like that are painful and hopeful at the same time, and they’re exactly why I keep doing this work.

When you’ve lived through something hard, you don’t have to rush to “fix” it—be human first and give yourself space to grieve. Then:

• Get clear on your why: what pain do you never want someone else to experience?
• Start small—one school, one event, one conversation—and let consistent actions grow into real impact.
• Use your story as fuel, but build programs, partnerships, and supports that outlast you.
• Surround yourself with people who share the mission, because this work is too heavy to carry alone.

For me, every student we reach is a way to honor Owen—not by erasing the pain, but by turning it into something that might help someone else stay.

If you could have a conversation with any mental health advocate—past or present—who would it be and why? 

I would love to have the opportunity to partner with Drew Brees, who lost his mother to suicide.

To support or learn more about the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation, visit rainwillbringflowers.org.