What’s one piece of advice you received earlier in your career?

“Don’t aim for the perfect path - aim for the path that keeps you learning.” That advice shifted how I approached career decisions. It made me focus less on what looked impressive on paper or chasing the next promotion, and more on choosing opportunities that would build real skills, meaningful connections, and long-term momentum.

What advice would you give to women earlier in their careers?

It’s never too early to invest in relationships - not networking, but real connections. Some of the most meaningful career opportunities come from relationships built on trust, credibility, and mutual respect, with people who genuinely want to see you succeed.

What perspective do you bring to your role?

As a woman in finance, I’ve learned how valuable diversity of thought is. I’ve become more intentional about asking different questions, listening carefully, and ensuring the room doesn’t default to the loudest voice - all of which leads to better, more thoughtful decision-making.

What’s one piece of advice you received earlier in your career?

In university, I received advice that continues to guide me: don’t chase money, pursue what genuinely interests you, invest in building your skills, and focus on doing meaningful work. Trust that financial rewards will follow.

What advice would you give to women earlier in their careers?

I would encourage women early in their careers to focus on what genuinely makes them happy and fulfilled. Life is short, and you only get one chance to live it. A career that looks successful on paper but leaves you unhappy is far less meaningful than a simpler path that brings real satisfaction and balance. Success without happiness isn’t really success at all.

What perspective do you bring to your role?

As someone who is early in both my career and the finance industry, I bring a fresh perspective shaped by entering a traditionally male‑dominated field. I’m able to question assumptions, see opportunities differently, and contribute new ideas. I also hope to be part of creating more space for women in finance, bringing more diversity of thought and experience to the table. Less finance bros, more finance pros.

What’s one piece of advice you received earlier in your career?

Nobody is perfect or knows it all, you are better to feel silly asking the question (though you shouldn't feel silly), it's amazing what you can learn when you do.

What advice would you give to women earlier in their careers?

Be curious and try different things, a career is no longer meant to be a linear experience so don't rule out lateral moves. Not every job or role change needs to be a promotion; taking the time to learn different things can lead you to discover a passion you didn't know you held.

What perspective do you bring to your role?

Different perspectives and experience are so important; we make better decisions and are stronger together.

What’s one piece of advice you received earlier in your career?

Ask questions. Clarify. Confirm. Don’t accept the status quo at face value. Dig into why things are done a certain way. Thoughtful questions sharpen your understanding—and they signal engagement, curiosity, and leadership.

What advice would you give to women earlier in their careers?

Ask yourself, “Why not me?” Too often, women underestimate the value of their knowledge, experience, and perspective. Remind yourself that you’ve earned your place—you deserve a seat at the table. Then show up with the confidence of someone who belongs there, because you do.

What perspective do you bring to your role?

Start as you would continue. Protect your reputation. Too often, women feel pressure to act like “one of the guys.” We don’t have to. Set boundaries early and stick to them. You can build strong, effective professional relationships without after-hours socializing. Be consistent with this policy.

What advice would you give to women earlier in their careers?

I love this question because so much of what I value professionally has come from watching strong women lead up close. One piece of advice I would give to women earlier in their careers is this: build depth, not just visibility. It is easy to feel pressure to move fast or prove yourself in every room. But what I have learned from watching strong women close to me lead and build over time is that credibility compounds. The women who create lasting impact are the ones who master their craft, think long term, and take ownership of their work. Invest in your skills. Ask questions. Take on projects that challenge you and expand your experience. When you build substance and integrity first, recognition follows, and you are in a stronger position to mentor and uplift others along the way.

What advice would you give to women earlier in their careers?

Take ownership of your career path. No one will think about your path as much as you do. When you’re intentional about the experiences you pursue and honest about where you want to grow, you give others the chance to support you. Be your own strongest champion.

What’s one piece of advice you received earlier in your career?

One piece of advice that has stayed with me came from my athletic career: “winners never quit.” I wrote it on every pair of basketball shoes I owned. At the time, I understood it in the context of sports: pushing through tough practices, long seasons, injuries and hard losses.

Over time, though, the meaning evolved.

In investing and in my career, I’ve come to see that the phrase isn’t about blind persistence, it’s about resilience and long-term commitment. It takes grit to continuously learn, read, and think deeply to gain an edge. It takes discipline to show up prepared for market open every day. Early on, it takes resilience to apply to countless roles and internships and face rejection without losing momentum.

What I’ve learned is that long-term success isn’t defined by any single win or setback, it’s defined by staying in the game. The process of trying, adjusting, and improving compounds over time, much like investing itself.

The hard thing about hard things is that they test you, and then they shape you. That mindset has guided my long-term thinking ever since.

What advice would you give to women earlier in their careers?

One piece of advice I often share with women early in their careers comes from a book I frequently recommend: Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani. Even the title captures the mindset I wish more of us embraced sooner.

I see this theme often in young women I mentor and I’ve seen it in myself. The desire to be perfect can quietly hold us back. We overthink how to phrase a comment in a meeting. We hesitate to share an idea unless it’s fully formed. We replay small mistakes as though they define us.

But growth doesn’t come from perfection, it comes from participation.

It’s important to build the skill of expressing your thoughts without agonizing over every word. And when you do make a mistake, because everyone does, don’t treat it as catastrophic. Life happens. Careers are long. What matters is staying in the room and continuing to contribute.

Another important realization is that not everyone will resonate with you or your ideas, and that’s okay. Some people will “get” you, and some won’t. That diversity of perspective is what makes investing, and life, interesting.

We don’t become great by copying someone else, and we don’t achieve real success by chasing someone else’s definition of it. True fulfillment comes from defining success on your own terms — and having the courage to pursue it, even imperfectly.

That’s what it truly means to be brave, not perfect.

What perspective do you bring to your role?

I would circle back to diversity of thought. Whether it’s shaped specifically by being a woman in finance or simply by my own lived experience, I’ve consistently found that I tend to look at situations through a slightly different lens. The media I consume, the conversations I have, and the life experiences I bring to the table all influence how I interpret information and assess things.

From an investment perspective, that’s been incredibly valuable. Markets reward differentiated thinking. There have been many instances where I’ve been able to add a perspective that wasn’t initially obvious in the room, whether that’s identifying risks others may be underweighting or spotting opportunities that don’t fit the prevailing narrative.

Being a woman in finance has reinforced for me that different backgrounds and viewpoints aren’t just nice to have, they are a competitive advantage. Thoughtful debate and varied perspectives lead to stronger decisions, and I’m proud to contribute a lens that helps broaden that discussion.

What’s one piece of advice you received earlier in your career?

No thinking is ever wasted. Even if, after you've developed a new strategy, or written your annual plan or drafted a big presentation, the goal posts move, rendering your work redundant, don't be annoyed or frustrated. Your accomplishment is the wonderful piece of strategic thinking that you did, and even though the original purpose is no longer there, you have the thinking and the new mental model, and this can be applied to other work that comes your way in the future.

What advice would you give to women earlier in their careers?

I want to give the same advice I received on my first job as an intern: "Better done than perfect." Progress matters more than everything being flawless. Showing up, delivering, and learning from feedback helps you grow more than aiming for perfection and never starting.

What advice would you give to women earlier in their careers?

Be curious and open to connections to people from different industries, backgrounds as well as career level. Finding those who share similar values and aspirations will help inform the path you may take. Be aware of "lightbulb moments" and note them down. Trust your instincts.