Education:

• Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD), Health and Organizational Communication, University of South Florida
• Master of Science (MS), Mental Health Counseling & Psychology, Troy State University
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Communicative Disorders, University of Central Florida

Experience:

• Board Manager, MyCareMedical, a leading physician practice management service organization caring for Medicare Advantage Members
• Board Member, Today’s Dental Network, a leading dental service organization caring for patients throughout Southwest, Southeast, and Central Florida. 
  
• Co-Founder, Board Member, Amicus Capital Partners, a healthcare-focused independent sponsor private equity firm
• Co-Founder, Forde Group Healthcare, a healthcare consulting firm providing product launch (medical device sector), executive presentation skills (biopharmaceutical sector), and organizational behavior/cultural integration consultation
• Healthcare/Organizational Communication Scholar, written extensively regarding the complex intricacies associated with workplace productivity, healthcare provider decision-making, and patient equality issues

Memberships:

• National Communication Association
• All Pro Dads 
• Making Moves with Compassion (MMC)
• Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory
• Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity