Others believe I’m an inspirational leader for my abilities to motivate, uplift and empower those around me with integrity, enthusiasm and respect.
Why is honoring achievement important? How does it impact our business community?
It’s important to honor achievements and recognize those who have blazed new paths, broken down barriers and achieved success as a role model to others. It’s a powerful way to put a spotlight on women’s achievements, purpose and contributions for current and future generations.
It is incredibly important to see what’s possible, what’s achievable through others’ success and to celebrate it! It impacts our business community by putting a spotlight on business leaders’ successes and fosters a sense of pride in our community.
What is the single most important thing you have learned throughout your career that would inspire others/other women?
The most important thing I have learned in my more-than-35-year career is the value, importance and purpose of motivating and empowering others. Encouraging everyone to bring their strengths and true self to the team or project results in lifting up everyone, and the accomplishments are far greater than any one individual’s contribution.
Acknowledging as a leader that you do not have all the answers or talents/skills is a powerful way to foster inclusion, new ideas and innovation. Early in my career when I was given a stretch project that I knew little about, I learned that I needed to rely on others and their expertise to launch the project. It gave me humbling insight into the value and impact of leaning on colleagues. Their expertise can create something even more extraordinary. And it’s important to recognize and acknowledge those who contributed to that success.
What do you think we can do – now – to make a difference for young people/women in Arizona?
We can make a difference with young women in Arizona through support and encouragement of growth industry careers — life science, manufacturing, semi-conductors — with mentorship and advocacy throughout their education and as part of their career development. We should invest in young women through college to advance degrees or technical skills certifications; programs to help women navigate industry challenges, barriers and help build confidence within their specialty/field; and by advocating for policies to create flexible work arrangements, family leave and childcare to create more continuous career paths for women.
In A Few Words
- What was the last course, certification or training you took to improve yourself professionally? Advancing Leadership Program, a proprietary one-year program focused on 20 leaders across JPMorganChase.
- What would you say is a single characteristic OTHERS might attribute to you that defines your success? Empowerment
- What is the one thing you feel you could work on professionally to be a greater success? AI
- What is the one professional skill you have that has gotten you where you are today? Resilience
- What is the single greatest issue facing Arizona today? Protecting our natural resources with the expanding population and economic growth.
About Me
I lead the J.P. Morgan Private Bank in the Southwest, encompassing Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico, delivering world-class advice and capabilities for affluent families. My career spans more than 35 years with the firm, holding numerous executive roles in New York, the Midwest and Arizona.
Prior to my current role as market manager, I served as region executive for Chase Business Banking for the Desert Mountain Region. In that position, I was JPMorganChase’s most senior woman executive in the state.
I serve on the boards of the Greater Phoenix Leadership, Arizona Community Foundation, Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates and Providence College Board of Overseers.
