I graduated Western Illinois University with a Criminal Justice degree where I realized I made a better social worker than a police officer. In my 20 plus years as a social worker, I have been a Youth Program Manager of Teen Court and Youth as Resources, Life Skills Specialist with Cummins Behavioral Health, Community Partners Liaison with FireFly, a Wraparound Coordinator with Valley Oaks and started as a Waiver Case Manager with The Columbus Organization in 2018 where I became a Life Course Ambassador. I have always worked with families in need in some capacity. I love meeting new people and connecting with them on different levels. It is always an honor to be a part of someone's life journey.  

 

In my spare time, I love spending time with my family. My husband of 26 years and I have a large, blended family full of chaos and love. We have 4 children, 4 grandchildren, and many unofficial adopted children who call us home. We have two dogs, a cat and one grand dog. In my spare time, I love to explore little towns with my husband, go camping, listen to audio books, and plan fun monthly family dinners.