You can change the world - starting with yourself!

I grew up in the Cajun Heartland, south Louisiana. I love to dance, cook, and share good times. I won’t pass up a good gumbo on a cold day, nor will I deny myself the joy of a pistolette. My hometown has grown into a medium-sized city, but when I was in school, we had a town meeting over adding a second stop sign. There were sugar cane fields and cattle crossing on the school bus route. I have been fortunate enough to keep some my best friend from when I was in middle school.

My earliest memories are of traveling. My dad was in the Air Force when I was young, and we moved to several states before we settled in Louisiana. As a young adult, I traveled as far and as often as I could. First, it was New York City. Then, it was Yucatan, Mexico. I spent about five years teaching English in Taiwan with a quick summer in Thailand. In and around Austin, I like to go exploring, usually on my run-cations. I sign up for a race and travel to a new city or park for fun. I still have a very long list of places I must see.

where your creativity and productivity blossom. I am inspired by art, music, language, and culture. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, dancing, reading, and sewing. I love being at church and spending time with other positive people. I am strategic about where I apply my energy and attention.