Since joining the UVA Foundation in 2022, Courtney has played an essential role in aligning HR strategy with the Foundation's organizational values and supporting UVA's mission. Her leadership has contributed to strengthening workplace culture focused on collaboration, service excellence, and professional growth.

In addition to her role at the Foundation, Courtney has served as an instructor at Pepperdine University, CSU Northridge, and she currently teaches at Piedmont Virginia Community College. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Charlottesville chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and holds a SHRM-CP certification. She also chairs the Governance and Personnel Committee for the Charlottesville Ronald McDonald House Board of Directors. 

Originally from the Southwest, Courtney earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in communication studies from California State University, Northridge. She and her husband Nick have two sons and enjoy spending time together with their many beloved pets.