1.)  I am a proud military spouse.

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2.)  Mom to two amazing teens. 

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3.)  I coach high school and club volleyball nearly year-round. 🏐

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4.)  My family and I foster abused and neglected animals for our local rescue.  🐱🐶🦎

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5.)  I'm originally from the Seattle area but have lived in Wisconsin, Kansas, and Florida. 

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6.)  My thumb is green and I love to grow rare plants like Thai Constellations and Monstera Albos. 🪴

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7.)  I love researching my family ancestry and have confirmed lineage as far back as 1240. 

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8.)  I have extensive training and experience as a paramedic and in mental health, specializing with teens, survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, and working with the Batterer Intervention Program. All of which gives me a deep understanding of human emotion and behavior.   ⚕️ 🧠

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9.)  I'm a HUGE reader and consume audiobooks. I love to add to my book collection. 

 

10.)  I advocate for food allergy awareness, domestic violence and abuse survivors, human trafficking survivors, and human rights (LGBTQIA, women's, ADA, and refugees).

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