My education, advocacy, and volunteer work reflect a lifelong commitment to understanding trauma, recovery, and resilience. From studying forensic psychology to working directly with victims and the justice system, every experience has deepened my awareness of how early trauma shapes identity, trust, and healing.
Education
Walden University
Master of Science in Forensic Psychology
Master of Science in Forensic Psychology
I pursued this degree to understand how thought, behavior, and the legal system intersect. Studying the science of how people respond to abuse and stress gave me a framework to make sense of experiences that once felt unexplainable. Through research and case analysis, I learned how trauma affects memory, boundaries, and decision-making, and how understanding those patterns can create both clarity and control.
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
I studied criminal justice to understand how the system functions from within, the policies, procedures, and decisions that shape real lives. Learning how laws are applied, cases are built, and justice is interpreted gave me context for experiences I once only witnessed from the outside. It built a foundation for seeing how systems can both protect and fail the people they are meant to serve.
Roseville Police Department
Citizen’s Police Awareness Academy
Citizen’s Police Awareness Academy
I completed this program to gain a firsthand understanding of how law enforcement operates within the community. The course introduced the structure, training, and coordination of police divisions and demonstrated how officers approach safety, investigation, and public service. It provided a perspective on the balance between authority, procedure, and human judgment within real-world policing.
Foundational Studies
Business and Photography
Business and Photography
Before pursuing my formal degrees, I studied business and photography, disciplines that taught me to see structure and story in everything. Those early classes gave me an appreciation for detail, composition, and perspective, lessons that later shaped how I process information and how I tell my own story.
Advocacy
Speakers Panel
Nevada County Victim/Witness Assistance
Nevada County Victim/Witness Assistance
I spoke to advocates about the psychological and emotional realities of victimization, bridging the gap between professional process and lived experience. Those conversations focused on how survivors find language for impact statements and how being heard changes the meaning of justice.
Speakers Panel
California District Attorney’s Association
California District Attorney’s Association
I trained prosecutors and advocates on trauma-informed practice, sharing how tone, language, and procedure can alter a survivor’s experience in court. The work allowed me to translate personal understanding into something that could shift perspective within the system.
Guest Speaker
Take Back The Night Foundation
Take Back The Night Foundation
Through RAINN’s Speakers Bureau, I spoke with students, educators, and community members about the realities of navigating the aftermath of sexual violence. Sharing those experiences offered a chance to bring honesty and clarity to conversations often avoided, turning difficult truths into opportunities for awareness and change.
Speakers Bureau
RAINN
RAINN
Through RAINN’s Speakers Bureau, I spoke with students, educators, and community members about the realities of navigating the aftermath of sexual violence. Sharing those experiences offered a chance to bring honesty and clarity to conversations often avoided, turning difficult truths into opportunities for awareness and change.
Media Interview
Univision 19
Univision 19
I was interviewed by Univision 19 to share my personal story as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The segment highlighted the impact of long-term trauma and the importance of survivor voices in raising public awareness and fostering community understanding.
Guest Speaker
Local Community Events
Local Community Events
I have taken part in smaller, community-based discussions centered on trauma and healing. These conversations create space for shared understanding that helps people feel less isolated in their experiences and more connected through honest dialogue and mutual respect.
Volunteer
Child Advocacy
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
I served as an appointed advocate for children navigating the foster care and court systems. The experience offered perspective on how stability and trust are built within uncertain circumstances and how consistent support can shape a child’s sense of safety and direction.
Volunteer Work
Sacramento Tree Foundation
Sacramento Tree Foundation
I took part in community restoration projects focused on rebuilding local environments. The work was simple but grounding, a reminder that small, steady efforts can create lasting renewal in both places and people.