I’m a mom, wife, educator, writer, public speaker, and passionate advocate for leadership through service. Relationships are at the heart of everything I do. When I’m not at school or volunteering with organizations like FLY, Surfer’s Healing, and Special Olympics, I enjoy spending time with my family. My journey into youth leadership began in 1995 through a high school peer mentoring class, and that experience set me on a lifelong path of empowering young people to become leaders.

My approach to leadership is built on community, communication, and challenging the status quo. I believe leadership thrives when we empower others to lead, grow, and push beyond what is expected. Whether working with students, mentoring educators, or collaborating with my community, my goal is to inspire and motivate those around me to grow into the best versions of self. Leadership, to me, is about service and collective effort—it’s not isolated or linear, but a beautiful, life-changing process. Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” I look forward to changing the world with you.