I love a good puzzle. I see the way the pieces fit, I know what order they need to be assembled in, and I am totally aware that the dog has nosed one of the pieces under the bed. I see its blue edge poking out and I don’t forget about it. So, when I need that blue piece, I know exactly where it is. Organizing the edges, the colors, and the big picture down to all its elements. My zone of genius.

When I was in culinary school and later working as a kitchen manager, I was precise in my mise en place- each ramekin laid out in preparation for the assembly of a creative masterpiece. I was happy to see people enjoy what I made, but I was just as happy in the kitchen, carefully and quickly filling each dish with its ingredient. Moving in order: sugar and butter, mix, eggs, mix, alternate milk and flour, mix, bake, cool, decorate. Masterpiece. A zen experience. My zone of genius, again.

Now, in my work as a Systems Specialist to creatives and busy people, I activate my zone of genius to keep you in yours. I organize your pieces and lay them out in order. I research and coordinate and communicate the details you don’t have time for. This is my zone of genius, and I love using it to maximize the impact of your masterpiece, whatever that is for you.

In my spare time, I am passionate about intentionally creating conversations about diversity and addressing the stereotypes and biases that affect our interactions. I see the value in bringing independent pieces of human experience together, so we can live in an inclusive and aware world of connection. OUR masterpiece.

Reach out to me if you need extra hands, an extra mind, an extra voice, extra hours, or extra support in creating your masterpiece, or if you just want to share your experience! I’d love to listen.
With Excellence,

Elysha