The global licensing community is powered by an incredible group of professionals whose diverse backgrounds and creative energy drive innovation and excellence. Each week we’re profiling one of these professionals in this ongoing series developed in partnership with MyMediaBox.

How did you get into licensing (or how did licensing find YOU😊)?
After graduating law school, I decided to quit my regular job as a contracts administrator to look for a construction defect attorney position. An attorney I knew heard I was free and asked me for help at an entertainment company. I had experience with film and television distribution, but this was the first time I ever handled licensing for consumer products. I loved it so much that I decided to stay in the industry and leave construction behind!

What’s your biggest personal and professional accomplishment?
One of my biggest personal and professional accomplishments was graduating law school and passing the bar. I started law school at 34 years old and had to work during the day and go to school at night. I also had to work a few side jobs to keep up with the expenses. I never realized at the time how much of an accomplishment going to law school at that age and working more than full time would be, but I made it through!

What are the most significant trends or changes that you’ve seen in the business in recent years?
The power of influencers and influencer marketing.

What keeps you up at night? What’s your biggest challenge these days?
My biggest challenge is to keep up with the ever-changing landscape in the world of entertainment. There is always something new that pops up. I am still struggling to understand NFT’s and I have been to several presentations on the topic 🙂

What is the best piece of advice you ever received? OR What is your favorite quote?
I remember something my father said to me the first day he dropped me off at college. He said, “Always help someone when they need it. You never know when you are going to need help.” I have lived by that principle every day since.

What is your favorite licensing deal of all time? (doesn’t have to be one that was signed by you)
Not mine, but a few years ago I was absolutely obsessed with Bioworld’s Star Wars collection of purses and backpacks. The designs were so great and I felt like a kid again carrying around my Star Wars purse.

The last licensed product I bought was…
A Bob’s Burger face mask, which I get compliments on every time I wear it!

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