I attended Russell Sage College in Upstate NY, studying Criminal Justice. During my time at RSC I interned at the Rensselaer County Probation Department and the Bethlehem Youth Court. I moved Southern California in 2011 and began working at Qualcomm as an Administrative Service Clerk where I worked my way up to a Clerk III. This role included additional responsibilities, including covering co-workers areas, coordinating a company wide program, and covering the Executive floor when needed. This role trained me in software programs including Microsoft Office Suite, GRAAM Accounting Software, and SalesForce. In 2017, I left this position and began working as a Case Manager at SAY San Diego in the Alternatives to Detention Program, where I was responsible for providing case management services to families that were connected to the juvenile justice system as well as part of an emergency response team. As part of the Emergency Response Team I responded to calls from members of law enforcement to aid families in de-escalation of volatile situations and engage them in wrap around services. I left this role in December of 2018 when I relocated to the Seattle area for my husband to pursue a career opportunity.