
Make Change. Spark Joy.
Create Ripples.
Hi, and welcome! I’m Kyla—an operations and program leader who blends data insight, people development, and system thinking to help organizations thrive. Over the past 20 years, I’ve supported corporate teams, public sector programs, nonprofits, and global communities in navigating change, strengthening processes, and building cultures grounded in clarity, collaboration, and purpose.
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I started Ripple & Joy LLC to bring that approach forward with intention—helping individuals and organizations create momentum, remove friction, and spark the kind of positive change that ripples far beyond the first step.
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Whether you’re a recruiter exploring my experience, a potential partner, or someone seeking strategic support in operations, program development, or reporting, I’m glad you’re here.
Let’s explore what’s possible together.
A Bit About Me
A Career Built on Transformation
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My career has taken me from juvenile probation officer to corporate operations manager, from talent development leader to data analyst and nonprofit program manager. What connects it all? A deep commitment to helping people and systems work better.
I've spent two decades solving complex problems—whether that's reducing project queues by 63% and cutting project lifecycles in half, designing leadership development programs for high-potential talent, or building community connections through climate-conscious networking. I draw on my background in criminal justice, forensic psychology, operations management, and data analytics to approach challenges with both empathy and evidence.

How We Can Work Together
Organizational Consulting & Process Improvement
I help organizations operate more effectively by identifying inefficiencies, optimizing workflows, and implementing data-driven solutions. With experience leading projects that reduced queues, generated additional revenue, and enhanced operational compliance, I bring a strategic, results-oriented approach to every engagement.
Services include:
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Operations & Process Optimization
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Program Design & Management
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Data Reporting & Analytics for Decision Support
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Collaborative Change & Stakeholder Engagement
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Leadership & Team Development Support

What I Bring to Every Project
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People-centered leadership that makes teams feel supported and aligned
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Process improvement that removes friction and builds momentum
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Program management that turns ideas into structured, scalable initiatives
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Data reporting that creates visibility and confidence in decision-making
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Cross-sector experience that blends structure with empathy and adaptability
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At the core of my work is a simple belief:
when people understand the system they’re working in—and feel supported within it—transformative results follow.

Let's Create Impact
If you’re looking to strengthen operations, improve program consistency, or bring clarity to complex work, I’d love to connect. Let’s build something that leaves your team, organization, and community better than where we started.


"I Guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying."
Shawshank Redemption - Andy
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