About Me

I’m a community leader and veteran with a lifelong commitment to service. I currently serve as President of the Board for Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region, where I help lead efforts to expand mental health resources and support across our region.

Over the years, I’ve taken on leadership roles with the Spotsylvania Department of Social Services Advisory Board, the Lions Club, and the Lee Hill Community Association. I’ve also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for nearly a decade and mentored young adults through a local education program.

My professional background includes service in the U.S. Army, deployments as a defense contractor, and current work as an analyst with the Department of Defense. I recently completed a Master’s in Social Work from VCU, which included an internship with Spotsylvania County Public Schools.

Through every role—whether in uniform, or in the community—I’ve stayed focused on one goal: building stronger communities through practical leadership and collaboration.

 

Education

  • Bachelor Degree, History and Political Science, University of Delaware, 2007

  • Master’s Degree, Intelligence Studies, American Military University, 2011

  • Master’s Degree, Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2024

 

Employment

  • U.S. Army, Intelligence Analyst, 2007-2011, Deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Defense Contractor, 2012- 2021, Two Deployments to Afghanistan

  • Department of Defense, Analyst, 2021 - present

  • SCPS, Social Worker Intern, August 2023 - May 2024

Community Leadership and Volunteer Experience

Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region

  • Board of Directors (2021–Present)
    – President (2023–Present)

  • Senior Visitors Program Volunteer (2015–2023)

Spotsylvania Department of Social Services (DSS) Advisory Board

  • Board Member (September 2019–2021)

    – President (2020–2021)

Spotsylvania Lions Club (2015–Present)

  • President, Vice President, and Youth Sight Coordinator

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

  • Volunteer (2015–2024)

Lee Hill Community Association

  • Board of Directors – President and Treasurer (2017–2019)

  • Recreation Committee (2020–Present)

Germanna Community College – Great Expectations Mentoring Program

  • Mentor (June 2019–June 2020)

Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO)

  • Citizens Transportation Advisory Group
    – Chair and Vice Chair (April 2015–May 2017)