Both of my parents were in the military so it seemed like my destiny. I wanted to go to college and could not afford it and I saw the military as a great opportunity to serve and obtain funding for college. I thought I would be in the military for 4 years and here I am 23 years later in a leadership position with the United States Air Force.

 I travel all over the world and deal with Human Resources Media Activity. I do Inspections of HR Departments worldwide.

I received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, both from Weland University. I went on to receive a Master's degree in HR Management and a Master's degree in Management Leadership, both from Webster University. I also owe much of my preparation to the training the military has provided me with.

My biggest challenge is being a single mom and balancing the military and my family, as I am often deployed.

My greatest strength is my perseverance. I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 8 years ago, and my mother was died from it 6 years before that. I kept on going and continued in the military through everything.

Raising my children as a single parent and getting my daughter through college are my greatest accomplishments.

My goal is to become an entrepreneur and I am working toward that end. I have a side business, Team National, where I am and Independent Marketing Director. I show individuals how to manage their money and make money, and I show companies how to provide incentives to their employees while increasing revenues.

Eventually my goal is to open an entertainment venue. That all starts by getting funding and finding a property.

My inspiration is my children and providing them with options that my parents were unable to.

I want to be remembered as an unstoppable force and as someone who was always willing to go above and beyond to help others.

• Air Force Sergeants Association
• Top Three Association

• National Association of Professional Woman of the Year, 2011
• Distinguished Graduate, Joint Professional Military Foundation
• The Lackland Air Force Base Ambassador

• American Cancer Association

I love to travel!