I chose this career because it was built into me at an early age. My uncle was disable and would never go to family holidays because people didn't understand him, they were afraid of him and as a kid I didn't understand the concept of mental illness. I went to college to study law but changed to psychology, got married worked for Easter Seals and worked with autistic children. I went into mental health counseling when I was approached by my supervisor to go for my MSW. I love working with people and helping people to strive to get their. This was natural for me to want to help, using my skills and being that advocate for mental health. I focus on Trauma, Eating Disorders, Anger Management for teens and adults.

I received a Master of Social Work, MSW from Rutgers University School of Social Work and BA in Psychology , Mental and Social Health Services from Rutgers University,

My biggest challenge is being a full-time mother to a son with severe disability, working 2 jobs, my private practice and professionally seeing the lack of resources needed,

My greatest strength is my love for humanity, the ability to see and feel the hope, my belief and the impact I made on lives.

My greatest accomplishment is my children, both are college graduates and surviving the many challenges I have went through.

My professional goal is to be that trail blazer, the leader, doing the present, knowing how to connect with people. giving them that encouragement and the support they need.

I am inspired by waking up everyday, that is exciting for me, the difference I make in peoples lives and being that role model for my children.

I want to be remembered for being a passionate caring trail blazer, the person who made a difference and that will be the icing on my cake that I made a bigger difference.

I am a member of National Alliance of Mental Illness, National Association of Social Work, NJ and Washington, DC, Latino Social Work Association and Colts Neck Business Association

I was on the ballot for Vice President of National Association of Social Work and the National Secretary for National Alliance of Mental Illness.

I support Hemophilia Association and the Fund Raising Chairperson for the National Alliance Association of Mental Health.

I enjoy painting, I am a Artist  working with all mediums and oil, self taught knitter and crocheter,  I being creative and a self taught knitter and crocheter.