Occupation: Owner & Founder
Company: Red Dragon
Born: California
Education:
Global Executive Doctor of Education, International Education, University of Southern California (2014-2016)
MFA in Poetry/Non-fiction, University of California, Riverside (2014)
JD in Law, Chapman University, School of Law (2001)
BA in English Literature, Washington University in St. Louis (1995)
Certifications:
Certificate, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition (2022); Certificate, Dog Training, Top Tier K9 (2021); Certificate, Image Consulting, London Image Institute (2008)
Career:
Owner, Founder, Red Dragon (2023-Present)
Preferential Shareholder, Certified Crowdfunder, European Leadership (2023-Present)
Preferential Shareholder, Certified Crowdfunder, American Leadership (2023-Present)
Preferential Shareholder, Certified Crowdfunder, Worldwide Incubators Leadership (2023-Present)
Owner, Founder, American Top-Notch Management Worldwide Leadership (2023-Present)
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Elevate DNA (2022-Present)
Owner, Serendipity Enterprises LLC (2020-Present)
Faculty Member, American Public University System (2015-Present)
Faculty Member, University of Southern California (2017-2022)
Faculty Member, Allied American University (2014-2015)
Owner, Educational Consultant, Franchise Development Director, Tutor Doctor (2011-2014)
Assistant Academic Dean, Program Chair, Adjunct Faculty Member, Westwood College (2010-2011)
Attorney, Counselor at Law, The McDermott Law Firm (2008-2010)
Special Counsel, Sedgwick (2001-2008)
Associate Buyer, Area Sales Manager, May Department Stores (1995-1998)
Civic:
Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Critical Assessment and Strategies for Increased Student Retention (2017); With, Kiva
Creative Works:
Chapter Contributor, “Reframing Despair: Going from Stuck to Unstoppable” in “Fearless Female Leaders” (2023); Co-author, “Looking Beyond the Academic Institution for Retention and Student Engagement Models: A Study of Employee Engagement in a Rapidly Growing Worldwide Marketing Company,” IGI Global (2017)
Awards:
Recipient, Tommy Trojan Award, USC; Recipient, Integrity Award, APUS (2022)
Family:
Daughter of Frank and Nadyne McDermott
Children: Raul; Jae; Ethan; Liam; Naomi and Makena (Twins)
One Grandchild
