The Work

Investing in diverse teams has a staggering impact. In fact, data consistently shows that it’s a superpower. And there’s no better showcase of this than the investments made by Ascend Venture Capital, a St. Louis-based firm and current CIC member.

Growing up as a queer kid in Alabama, I spent a great deal of my life hiding or purposely blending in, fearing for my own safety at times. After college, I began my career in the field of education and spent time teaching English abroad in Japan, becoming professionally socialized in an environment of humility and community-first mentality – values I have carried with me into all of my roles.