I am an author, speaker, leadership coach, retired U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer, and woman of faith whose life has been shaped by resilience, healing, and purpose.

Born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, I am the eighth of ten children and was raised in a family grounded in faith and strong values. From an early age, I learned the importance of perseverance, service, and compassion—lessons that guided me through both triumphs and challenges.

For years, I carried the weight of experiences that I never spoke aloud—childhood trauma, grief, shame, military sexual trauma, leadership pressures, and the burden of always being the strong one. Like many women, I became skilled at surviving while silently carrying wounds no one could see. I learned to push through pain, meet expectations, and care for others, often at my own expense.