You have gained a glimpse of me as a professional on my home page, and now I would love to show you more about who I am personally. I have been blessed with an adventurous spirit and have gained invaluable experience through the various roads I've traveled.

I thoroughly enjoy new challenges and experiences and have learned how to not only navigate them but thrive when encountering them. I have traveled to 35 countries and have called Hungary, Japan, and Cambodia home at one point or another. As a life-long learner, I believe every experience and interaction provides the opportunity to grow and expand in a new way.

Five Things About Me

I can easily work independently and am not afraid to face new or unfamiliar challenges. I was born and raised in Wisconsin but had my first taste of the world when I flew solo at 17 to teach English in Kumamoto, Japan, for the summer. I later called Japan home for six years as an English Instructor, Assistant Head Instructor, and Trainer.

I am adaptable and thrive when working with others. The three months I spent volunteering in Cambodia were the most eye-opening and life-changing I've ever experienced. I had the opportunity to create valuable course material for the children we worked with, work with international SMEs, and create training for staff. I also managed transportation and large group events for international interns and missionary groups.

I believe the greatest thing we can do in this life is to help others. I love volunteering, both locally and internationally.

I understand the importance of work-life balance. When I'm not working, one thing I love to do is go hiking. My goal is to visit every US National Park one day!

I am creative and innovative. I love to view the world from multiple angles. In my free time, I enjoy cooking new dishes, learning about video editing, and taking photos. You can see some of my work on my Multimedia page!