For more than 20 years, I’ve been proud to grow my career at BGE. Today, I serve as the Director of Gas System Operations, leading nearly 170 dedicated employees across Gas Emergency Response, Gas Dispatch, Emergency Preparedness, and Gas Plant Operations. These teams play a critical role in keeping Marylanders safe every day.
My work is meaningful and deeply important. But what truly fuels the way I lead and the heart I bring to every space comes from a much more personal place.
When I was 11 years old, my mom passed away suddenly from a heart attack. She was only 44. Days earlier, she had gone to the hospital with clear symptoms but was sent home instead of receiving immediate care. I often wonder what might have been different had she gotten the urgent attention she needed.
That loss was both devastating and formative and shaped who I am. It shaped how I show up as a leader, how I connect with others, and what I care about most. Growing up, even surrounded by loved ones, I carried a deep sense of being alone in the world. It made me independent, sometimes to a fault. Over the years, I’ve had to learn that it’s okay to ask for help, to lean on others, and to accept support when it’s offered. That lesson has made me a stronger leader, teammate, and person.
It’s also why supporting the American Heart Association isn’t just a cause for me, it’s a calling. I’m honored to be part of the Maryland Woman of Impact campaign raising funds and awareness for women’s heart health. Every dollar feels like a small but meaningful step toward preventing another child from losing their mother too soon.
To me, “good energy” is positivity in motion—a blend of hope, optimism, action, and love. It’s showing up fully, believing I can make a moment better, and spreading that energy so it ripples outward long after I’ve left the room.
At work, that means creating authentic, trusting relationships with my team. Our jobs carry enormous responsibility, and people perform at their best when they feel seen, supported, and grounded. In moments of chaos or crisis, I strive to remain centered—removing barriers, lifting others up, and helping my team navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.
Those connections, rooted in trust, make all the difference.
Losing my mother so young left an imprint that never fades, but it also gave me resilience, empathy, and a deep belief in the power of connection. It’s why I lead the way I do. It’s why I care the way I do. And it’s why I’m committed to using my story and my energy to help others.
Whether guiding emergency operations, mentoring employees, or championing women’s heart health, I carry one core belief: we each have the power to make life better for someone else.
My journey, shaped by profound loss, strengthened by resilience, and guided by purpose continues to influence how I lead, how I serve, and how I show up for others. If sharing my story brings comfort, connection, or courage to even one person, then that energy is already at work. Every day at BGE, I strive to honor my mother’s legacy by creating spaces where people feel supported, valued, and empowered. Because good energy isn’t just something we deliver, it’s something we cultivate in one another. And when we do that well, it shines far beyond the work we do.
