About Me

I earned my Bachelor's degree at University of Washington, a double major in Psychology and Sociology. My first job after graduating was working in a treatment center, located in New Mexico, for sexually and physically abused children. Upon moving to Green Bay, I worked for Brown County Human Services in Economic Support for five years. This taught me about many local resources in the community. I then spent five years working for a major insurance company. I was in management in the Billing Department and Special Investigations. These roles taught me a lot about the insurance world, which has helped me immensely with navigating the Health Care industry. These roles also taught me that I cannot work a demanding corporate job. My body will not allow it. The stress was literally killing my body. I spent over a year bedridden, leaving the house three days a week to go to physical therapy. That was also my social life. I have spent the last 14 years healing my body and mind from the damage caused by that stressful lifestyle.

I currently live in Denmark, Wisconsin with my two children and two cats. I have been a substitute Paraprofessional at the local school district for ten years.  I have always enjoyed working with children. This past fall I discovered a new joy in life. I became a caregiver for elderly individuals who wish to remain in their homes as long as possible. I know at some point this job will have very emotionally stressful moments. But that will be because these relationships are full of stories, secrets, laughter, tears...beautiful moments.

I enjoy reading, walking, traveling and spending time with friends and family.