Like the ampersand, Nancy Upper is a connector. Energy, initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness define her. Upper began her career connecting with audiences, as a professional ballet dancer. Her book, Ballet Dancers in Career Transition: Sixteen Success Stories (McFarland, 2004), changed her career ascent from dancer to writer and presenter. Upper’s forthcoming book, Power of Ampersand, joins her connective talents with ampersand strength to launch The Uppersand™.