From Storm to Lighthouse
“My journey from active duty Marine to veteran advocate to strategic guide wasn’t a straight line—it was a navigation through every broken system I’m now called to fix.”
The Journey
Served as a Marine
Experienced the best and worst of military culture
Witnessed the gap between what service members are promised and what they receive
1.Active Duty
2. Transition
Discharged without access to education benefits
Navigated a system that wasn't built for people like me
Faced Military Sexual Trauma and emerged not as a victim, but as a victor
3. Employee to Entrepreneur
Worked in nonprofits, startups, religious organizations
Saw the same patterns everywhere: silos, self-interest, lack of collaboration
4. The Lighthouse
Founded Spotlight Strategies in 2023
Team of 7 and expanding
Built on the Rock, Not Shifting Sand.
Faith foundation = integrity that can't be bought
Lived experience across every sphere we serve
We serve above all. Period.
“You can’t guide others to shore if you’ve never navigated the storm yourself. I have. And I will.”
Mission. Vision. Values.
MISSION
To guide leaders and organizations from turbulent waters to safe harbor—illuminating the path to strategic clarity, sustainable growth, and a workforce built on the disciplined excellence of the veteran community.
VISION
A future where businesses, government, and education institutions navigate with confidence—anchored in collaborative networks, veteran-inclusive cultures, and strategic frameworks that transform chaos into legacy.
CORE VALUES
• Integrity Above All •
• Servant Leadership •
• Radical Transparency •
• Collaborative Abundance •
• Excellence in Execution •