About Me
As a former federal hiring manager and certified Federal Career Coach, I bring more than 40 years of experience in federal service spanning leadership, career development, and human resources. I have blended this foundation with professional coaching to empower, train and mentor mission-driven professionals seeking meaningful, strategic career growth.
I founded Career Forward Coaching to guide federal jobseekers and public servants who wish to compete for federal positions or pivot into private or nonprofit sectors. My focus is on serving those who are not starting from scratch but are ready for clarity, confidence, and a plan to move forward. Whether you are applying, advancing, or transitioning, I’m here to support you with grace, insight, and proven strategies.
Here is what I have learned along the way, and what I want you to know:
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You are more qualified than you think.
Your experience, your values, your voice, and your resilience are not soft skills. They are your foundation and your competitive edge. -
You do not need to have it all figured out.
As partners, we will explore what you are good at, what matters to you now, and how to align those things into a career path that you want. -
You are not here to settle.
You are here to build a life and career that reflects who you are today—not who you were five or fifteen years ago.
Coaching found me after I lost my mom, and it was a life changing moment that made me reflect on my why. It was during this time that I began helping others dream bigger and pursue possibilities they had not imagined. I started my career as a typist at the FBI. No shortcuts. No fancy titles. I climbed the ranks to become the first Black Muslim woman to lead mission support operations in one of the FBI’s largest field offices. I relied on my faith, dedication, strategic career choices, networking, and a belief in showing up for others. I know how it feels to be told you do not fit the mold. I know what it’s like to rebuild confidence after doors close and then find the courage to walk back through a different one. It is why I coach with heart, strategy, and an understanding of what it means to lead with your strengths instead of your fears.
I’m not a transactional coach. My coaching approach is a relational style. I take the time to truly understand those I serve. I care about helping professionals be seen, heard, and supported in their next chapter with patience, guidance, expertise and resources.
On a personal note, I reside in New Jersey with my compassionate hubby Dennis, after 40+ years of marriage. I’m a mom of four, one amazing daughter and three awesome sons. I find energy in empowering others to grow, thrive, and succeed with grace. Outside of coaching, I enjoy word games, Zumba, and listening to music across all genres.
Let us talk about what you need and where you want to go.
Your next chapter is waiting—and I am honored to help you step into it.
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“Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves."
Henry David Thoreau