2021 – Present
Finding Love & Building a Life Together
In 2021, I met the love of my life. He challenges me intellectually, makes me sharper, and supports me fully. Together, we've built a life centered on love, growth, and family. My daughter and I feel incredibly lucky to have him as a steady, grounding presence in our lives.
Love
Ongoing
Motherhood — My Greatest Role
From 19 years old to just 18 months — being a proud mom across every season of life. I knew from a young age that motherhood was my calling, and I feel grateful to have continued growing my family into my late 30s. My children are my greatest joy.
Family
Career Evolution
From Leasing Consultant to IT Professional
What started as a part-time leasing job grew into 12 years in property management, then a transition into technology. My childhood curiosity about how systems work led me from operations and leadership into the IT world — where problem-solving, creativity, and systems-thinking came together.
Growth
Childhood
A Grandmother's Gift — Curiosity & Discovery
Visits to UC Berkeley and the Monterey Bay Aquarium with my grandmother sparked a lifelong love for understanding how the world works. Those formative experiences gave me an appreciation for discovery and laid the foundation for problem-solving with both logic and creativity.
Roots
1997
California to Kansas — A New Beginning
Moving from Hayward, California to Linwood, Kansas was a true culture shock. The diversity and pace of the Bay Area were replaced with wide open spaces and small-town rhythms. But it was also the beginning of resilience — learning how to adapt, observe, and grow through change.
Resilience