Beginning as a small child, I had a passion for helping others. I knew I wanted to help others, to empower voices that weren’t always heard. I became a teacher so that no child with whom I came into contact would be silenced. In this position, I saw increasing mental health and behavioral health needs and I yearned to help them, but I knew they needed more attention than they could get in a classroom. After twelve years of teaching, I decided I needed to be in the mental and behavioral health field. I worked with clients directly for six years, honing my skills and learning to help others in the field. I knew then that I wanted to help adults change the world, one client at a time. Therapeutic Alliance has given me this opportunity.
I pride myself on being a leader in the truest sense of the word. I surround myself with others who also have a passion for empowering others. When we have power, we must share it with others to help them be successful, this is how we better the world. I do my best to be kind, supportive, and understanding, not just to our clients but to our technicians who are changing lives every day. In our ever-changing world it is important to continue to learn and grow ourselves so that we can help each new generation learn and grow. I find the more I teach those I lead, the more I learn from them as well, and it is a privilege to watch them develop and strengthen skills that will better the world, one person at a time.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, whether at a sporting event, dance competition or watching a movie!
