I didn't stumble into this work — I was built for it.

My story starts earlier than most. In my senior year of high school, I walked through the doors of the U.S. Department of Justice — and what began as an opportunity quietly became a calling. Over the next 18 years, I moved through some of the most demanding divisions in the federal government, collecting a skill set that most professionals spend an entire career trying to piece together.

At the Office of Immigration Litigation, I sharpened my instincts for high-stakes legal work — the kind where accuracy isn't a preference, it's a requirement. Then came the Federal Programs Branch, where the scope of my role expanded far beyond the courtroom. FPB sits directly beneath the U.S. Attorney General's office — one of the most powerful legal offices in the country — and it's the division federal agencies turn to when they need litigation support on their most complex, nationally significant cases — the ones covered by major news outlets and argued before federal courts. I was in the room for that work, managing the moving pieces and keeping things airtight.

But my role at FPB went well beyond legal support. I provided direct executive support to the Branch Director — managing calendars, coordinating high-level communications, preparing briefings, and keeping daily operations running without a hitch. I also took on newsletter production, internal communications, and full event planning responsibilities — organizing everything from internal team events to larger departmental functions with the same precision I brought to litigation. That's where I learned something important: great support isn't one skill. It's twenty skills working seamlessly together.

In 2021, I transitioned to the Department of the Interior as a Paralegal Specialist in the Employment and Labor Law Unit — stepping into a role that demanded the same exacting standards I'd built my entire career on. I supported attorneys on federal employment and labor matters, managing case files, conducting legal research, drafting correspondence, and ensuring every deadline was met with precision. It was a natural evolution — new agency, same commitment to doing the work right.

While at DOI, I was also selected for a competitive detail as a Digital Strategist for Fish and Wildlife Services, supporting the Mountain-Prairie Region — and this is where my skill set took on an entirely new dimension. I crafted social media content across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), and LinkedIn; developed and executed digital communication strategies using multimedia including web stories, podcasts, and slideshows; and analyzed performance data via Hootsuite to guide content strategy and improve campaign results. I handled time-sensitive media and public inquiries, managed community engagement across platforms, and ensured every piece of content met federal compliance standards — including accessibility, records management, and copyright law. I even partnered directly with fish and wildlife specialists to translate complex scientific data into clear, compelling public-facing campaigns.

That detail gave me something rare: I don't just understand operations and administration — I understand brand voice, digital strategy, content, and communication at a level most VAs simply don't have. And I have the federal receipts to prove it.

Where it all began

My first virtual assistant role was with Aniela Rose, a local balloon and events company — and honestly, it changed everything. What started as a chance to apply my federal skills in a completely different world quickly turned into the proof of concept I didn't know I needed. I provided full administrative and creative support: managing client emails and appointments, writing original blog content, monitoring analytics, maintaining calendars, coordinating travel, updating the website, and producing visual content — photos, videos, newsletters, the works.

That role showed me that everything I had built over nearly two decades — the organization, the communication, the eye for detail, the ability to wear twelve hats at once and make it look effortless — translated perfectly into the entrepreneurial space. Small business owners needed exactly what I had to offer. They just needed someone who could actually deliver it at a high level.

Aniela Rose was the spark. The Digital Desk is the fire.

After 18 years in government and 5 years building my virtual assistant practice, I launched The Digital Desk — a company built on the belief that entrepreneurs deserve the same caliber of support that powers federal agencies. Whether it's managing your inbox, planning your events, running your social media, or building the systems that keep your business moving, I bring the full weight of everything I've learned to every single client. This isn't just what I do. It's who I am.

What working with me actually looks like

Who I love working with

My best clients are founders, coaches, consultants, and executives who are really good at what they do — and know that the back-end of their business deserves someone equally as good. You're not looking for someone to just follow instructions. You want a partner who gets the vision, protects your time, and handles the details like they own them. That's exactly what I'm here for.

Let's Work Together