Since childhood, I knew I would work in the healing profession. This has always been my calling. I have dedicated most of my adult life to learning about the areas of social/emotional/behavioral health for both youth and adults. I have a variety of degrees, certifications, and trainings featured below. I have worked in the human services field for the last 20+ years including inpatient and outpatient treatment, dual-diagnosis, prevention, education, intervention, and advocacy. I live as a person with a mental health disorder, as a family member of someone with severe addiction, and became a widow at the age of 30. This combination of both personal and professional experience combined with my intense passion for helping others has allowed me to become a leader in the social/emotional/behavioral field in our local community. I have been a featured speaker and presenter on live TV and radio, multiple state conferences and many local events speaking on behavioral and mental health.