“I’m not going to stop until I’m my own boss,” was the exact words that I declared when I was 18 years old. 

Growing up in Charleston, South Carolina there were many hardships from being in foster care and moving from home to home. When I was 18 I told myself “don’t stop,” because the statistics of being a black female in foster care my future was determined to be slim to none. With the choices of being incarcerated, on the streets or pregnant. I beat the statistics by being the first college graduate in my family. 

I received my Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Theatre Arts. I am also certified in mental health first aid for adult and youth. Graduating with Honors and being the first in my family to beat the odds was proof that I was destined to do great things.

I am the youngest of my siblings. I love my family dearly. Being at Tri-State Horizons has provided me the opportunity to overcome difficulties and to be a provider.

Those who once told me I would be just another number in the system was my moment to prove them wrong and show them the woman that I am destined to be.

I like to crack jokes because what is life without laughter. I love helping others. Being raised without someone to understand me I became an advocate for those who needed an ear that will listen to them.