Professional Background and Education
Education: Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance and Accounting and an Associate’s degree in Accounting.
Work Experience: She is an executive leader, project manager, and coach with experience in cross-functional team leadership, budget analysis, risk management, and operational excellence. Her career includes significant experience in procedure development, having implemented standard operating procedures and enrollment systems that increased efficiency and compliance across various professional environments.
Toastmasters Experience
Membership: A member since August 1, 2022,
Leadership Roles: Works has served in numerous roles, including VPPR, Club President, Area Director, Division Director, Club Growth Director, and Program Quality Director.
Recognition: She received the 2024 Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year award and the 2024 Club Commitment Award.
Her leadership philosophy emphasizes ownership, empowerment, and the creation of sustainable systems that support long-term growth.
Leadership Philosophy and Goals
Strategy: Works has extensive strategic planning experience in corporate and nonprofit sectors, focusing on growth, engagement, and leadership development.
Objectives: Her approach to the District mission is to “Engage, Educate, and Grow,” with a goal to cultivate new clubs and strengthen the leadership pipeline. She intends to leverage her cross-sector experience to elevate club quality and ensure the District remains resilient and future-ready.
Approach: Works emphasizes the importance of clear communication, data-driven decision-making, and fostering inclusive, values-driven leadership to achieve measurable outcomes.