I consider myself blessed. Not many people can say they were literally born into their calling. It's a shame today in society not everyone can afford to be doing the thing that they truly love or are passionate about. I am one of the few lucky individuals that can. I love my job, I love the residents I serve, and I love the people I lead everyday. My story, my experience, and my journey truly begins at birth. I was raised in a nursing home. I literally lived in the basement of the nursing home for the first 5 years of my life. When I start a conversation with that, people look at me and say how is that even possible? My parents weren’t born in the US, they came to the US through sponsorship. I was raised by two extremely hard working European/Polish parents. My parents endured a lot to give our family the opportunity to thrive in the US. The gentleman who sponsored my parents owned and operated a nursing home. While my parents worked I was the nursing home baby, being cared for and raised by the community. Not only did I get amazing experiences while living in the nursing home, but I also watched my parents grow through hard work and dedication. My mother is who I am following in her footsteps. My mother grew in the organization through many roles, she eventually became the Director of Nursing of that same living center. I learned many things through her experiences as the director. I never questioned what my life's calling was it just came naturally. Creating a better life for the residents that we serve, coaching and leading individuals to value their jobs no matter what their role, and bringing a smile to everyone that I come across are just a few things I strive to accomplish every day.