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Born in 1993, I was raised in Minnesota.

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As the youngest and only girl in the family (see my proud power stance here), I was raised by parents who instilled in me the belief that hard work is the most important value.

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I began my college journey at Loyola Marymount University as a Dance major. I’d been dancing since I was three, and it was a central part of my identity. But at 20, after knee surgery and years of intense competitive dance, I realized my body might not carry me as far as my mind could. I made the difficult decision to shift my focus and nourish my intellect instead. Still, I proudly identify as a former dancer—it shaped so much of who I am. Dance took me across the country, on tour in Europe at 13, and to Beijing at 16. It opened my world, deepened my appreciation for other cultures, and helped me step outside the midwestern bubble I grew up in. I’m a free spirit, and without my love of dance, I’m not sure I ever would’ve found my way to California.

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I switched my major to Sociology after a counselor recognized my deep curiosity about people and societies. That guidance led me to graduate from Loyola Marymount University, Class of 2015, with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

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After college, I began my career at a small company owned by Conair Corporation, creating cosmetic bags for retailers like Target, CVS, and Ulta. In 2017, a friend from college introduced me to Mediakix, an influencer marketing agency, where I honed the skills that would take me far—particularly how to juggle fast-paced, high-volume work. When the company eventually shut down, I transitioned to Influential, a leading influencer marketing firm, where I’ve steadily climbed the ladder. I started as an Account Management Specialist, moved into a Senior role, and now serve as an Associate Director of Account Management. I primarily lead campaigns for Fortune 500 clients including HERSHEY or other large companies like Revlon and Tinder, managing both internal project flow and external client communication. It’s a fast-paced, high-demand role with constant ebbs and flows—but one that’s pushed me to grow in countless ways.

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Influential - The Leader in Branded Content Conversion

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Influential uses AI to optimize creative, build audiences, and track online and offline attribution using creator content.

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When the world paused, I was pulled into deep internal reflection. What was I really doing with my life? Was I offering anything of real substance to the world? Advertising had given me a somewhat comfortable life—though at the cost of any real work/life balance—but the work often felt superficial. It didn’t reflect the person I dreamed of becoming. I wanted to contribute something meaningful, to help a world in pain. I didn’t know where to begin, and I felt lost. So, I started going to therapy.

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In 2021, I was trained in Transcendental Meditation as part of my effort to better support my nervous system and regulate my emotions more effectively.

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I love music! This was me two years ago at Coachella during Gesaffelstein's set on my friend's shoulders.

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I recently got my first-ever dog, a puppy I named Roxy—a border collie and poodle mix. She’s an absolute angel (with sharp, teething little teeth), and it’s been a joyful, chaotic adventure so far. We live in the Arts District and love it!

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Even in the spring of 2024, I still wasn’t sure where I wanted to take my life—but I knew I felt deeply drained and unfulfilled in my career. I had started seeing a new therapist who helped me see myself differently. Together, we began to dissect the way I was raised and reshape the narrative of my life—to restory it—in ways that allowed me to reclaim my agency.

At one point, she invited me to join a women’s group she had started with other young women she was seeing. I was the only white person in a group of Latinas. After one of the sessions, she shared that multiple group members had spoken about how I showed up in that space—that I made them feel safe. Not long after, she told me I have a gift in connecting with people and she suggested I consider becoming a therapist myself. She recommended I look into Pacific Oaks.

I’m now in the LGBTQIA+ specialization, and in this current era of America—where so many are being targeted—I feel a deep responsibility to support those on the margins. When I entered the program, I was actively questioning my sexuality. Over time, I’ve been able to remove barriers I’d placed on myself and begin to embrace a more expansive sense of self.

Returning to my roots as a dancer, I realized how much I had always felt at home in the gay community. I grew up surrounded by love, celebration, and welcomed and I want to return that same sentiment to my future clients, across the full spectrum of gender identity and sexuality.

I’m grateful to be here at Pacific Oaks—it’s been a meaningful gift of challenging introspection, shared alongside some truly special souls on this journey.