She grew up with many family issues and others didn't understand her pain so she is able to relate to her clients issues.

She has a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice with honors and a Master Degree in Psychology.

Her biggest challenge has been raising five children by herself.

Her greatest strength is her heart, she loves people and is always on the side of the underdog, she is an advocate for others when things are done unfairly. She instills hope in children, encourages them and loves them.

Her greatest accomplishment has been raising five successful children.

She plans on retiring in five years and finishing her PhD, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is inspired by raising her children by herself, she struggled a lot and she wants her children to see no matter where you come from or your circumstances are you can still achieve your dreams.

She wants to be remembered for all the lives she has touched.

She belongs to Phi Beta Kappa, Strathmore Who's Who.

She has received several awards including Burt Van Horn Award for outstanding performance, Divisional Employee of the Year, Probation Officer of the Year, Juvenile Justice Delinquency Commission Panel, Who's Who International, Princeton Global, Women of Distinction, and she graduated with honors for her Bachelor Degree.

She supports Mad Hands which is a non-profit organization where she teaches art to kids.

When not working she enjoys being with her children and grandchildren, loves the beach, mountains, outdoors, and she loves the San Diego Chargers.