I was born and raised in Oxnard, California, and my journey into the mental health and recovery field is deeply personal. Having experienced the transformative power of support and healing myself, I know firsthand how life-changing it can be to have someone believe in you when you feel lost. That’s why I do what I…

Los Angeles has always been home, but my journey to finding myself—and my purpose—took me far beyond the city limits. I studied at the University of Montana and later at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, but my most profound education came through my own recovery. I entered this field when I was three years…

Some moments in life define us. For me, it was the realization that a single yes—a willingness to receive help—can be the turning point in someone’s journey. That yes is where transformation begins, and supporting people in reaching that moment is the greatest use of my time, talent, and life that I can imagine. Breathe…