I am a native to the Tampa Bay area, born and raised in Pinellas County. I am a graduate of the Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) Program at Lakewood High School. I attended Barry University in Miami Shores, FL and earned my degree in Criminology, with Honors. After graduating from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, I returned to Florida. I worked for a national law firm and practiced in the areas of foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, immigration, and divorce. I now have my own firm.

I am also very involved in my community and am a member/donor/volunteer to the following organizations:

• The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors - Sixth Judicial Circuit Representative, 2014-2018

• *St. Petersburg Bar Association, Executive Committee - 2015 - 2017; Chair of the Young Lawyers' Section, July 2011-2013

• *Pinellas County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (PFAWL) -  Previous Board Roles include President, Secretary, Membership Director, Public Relations Director, March 2011 – 2019
• *Vision of Hope Youth Network- Board of Directors, June 2011 – Present
• *Community Law Program - Pro Bono Attorney, August 2010 – Present
• *Florida Attorneys Saving Homes Program - Pro Bono Attorney, August 2008 - 2010
• *Alpha Phi Fraternity