I am a born and raised Minnesotan, completing both my undergraduate (Corrections) and graduate (Human Services Planning and Administration) at Mankato State University. My passion and vocational calling have been to serve those who are experiencing adversity, marginalized, or under-resourced, to partner with them to build their desired life. My early career was spent working in Corrections and Criminal Justice. For the past 17 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving in non-profit leadership and am now honored and excited to be a part of the incredible staff at the Open Door!

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three adult children. My hobbies include hiking, biking, cards/board games, and sports. I am a huge football fan, and each fall you will find us at the Minnesota Gophers football games.