With an MSW from VCU, I thrive on exploring the nuances of complex social issues and turning them into opportunities for growth. As a dedicated and energized learner, I bring curiosity and depth to every project I take on, and I approach my work with a unique balance of empathy and strategy, weaving people-centered advocacy into systems-level solutions.

Here are 20 things about me:

1. I have lived in Richmond my whole life! 

2. I am a Sagittarius, in every way. 

3. I write fiction in my free time. 

4. Once upon a time I was a spelling bee champ. 

5. My favorite short story is “The Sticks” by George Saunders 

6. My favorite novels are I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman and Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami. 

7. Girls on HBO is perfect television in my eyes. 

8. Honorable mention to Veep and Mad Men. 

9. Mexican food. Any time of day. Doesn’t even matter if it is good, I will eat it. 

10. Same with pizza. 

11. I met my two best friends in middle school. We are closer than ever still. 

12. I can never have enough leather jackets and leather boots. 

13. I love a really good horror movie. 

14. Black tea in the morning, green tea after lunch, herbal tea before bed. 

15. I have to watch 1-3 movies a week to maintain homeostasis. 

16. I could look at vintage jewelry and purses for hours and never get bored. 

17. I get too competitive when I play Scrabble. 

18. I feel joy when I cook for my friends. 

19. I love to host. 

20. I hope to have had every hair color at least once before I die.