I love numbers, and I love helping people. My first experience in combining these loves was earning a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Chemistry studying climate change. I then worked for 3M in product development, Six Sigma, and leading business analytics for 3M’s Office Supply Division.
Since 2007, I’ve been a principal at Delta Associates, training and consulting with hundreds of companies globally. Delta Associates created a Business Insights certification program that has helped thousands of professionals tell better stories from their data, changing the focus from reporting what the numbers ARE to what the numbers MEAN. I continue to deliver Delta’s off-the-shelf training programs.
Balanced Analyst is a separate endeavor, focusing on one-on-one coaching and customized training that uses fun to enhance learning. A wise friend introduced me to the idea of a career in three phases: learning, earning and returning. Balanced Analyst is my way of returning – sharing knowledge that helps others learn and earn. All while having fun!
Outside of work, I enjoy being outside. You might find me camping, hiking or skiing in the mountains around Seattle or canoeing in the BWCAW in Minnesota. My lifelong fascination with Halloween continues, and my family’s Halloween graveyard display keeps growing. Being semi-retired allows me to focus energy on family, friends and myself in ways that I missed during the earning phase of my career. I am SO grateful to be in a position to help others demystify numbers and have fun doing it!