My story is one of resilience, transformation, and the belief that our past does not have to define our future.

My passion for helping others comes from a deeply personal place. As a former foster youth, I experienced firsthand how substance abuse within a family can impact a child’s life and change the course of a family. Those circumstances ultimately led me into foster care, where I was placed in a group home that would forever change my life—but in ways I never could have imagined.

What could have been one of the most difficult chapters of my story became one of the most transformative. The guidance, stability, and support I received in that group home helped shape the woman I am today. It taught me that even in the midst of hardship, there is an opportunity for growth, healing, and a beautiful new beginning.

As a wife, mother, and member of a blended family, I also understand that family life doesn’t always follow a traditional path. Blended families brings its own unique joys, challenges, emotions, and complexities. Navigating relationships, co-parenting, communication, and the different needs of everyone involved takes patience, understanding, and a willingness to grow together.

I’m also the proud wife of a retired United States Navy veteran. Military life brought another layer of challenge and perspective to my journey. I know what it feels like to say goodbye before a deployment, to carry the responsibilities of a household while your spouse is away serving our country, and to be the steady presence in your children’s lives while navigating your own emotions. I understand the sacrifices military families make, the challenges of maintaining connection across distance, and the adjustments that come with welcoming your loved one home.