“Teacher. Preacher. Born again, fire baptized, Holy Ghost filled, surrendered worshipper and Lover of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Unashamed of His Gospel that saved me from a sinful and shameful past rooted in severe abuse and trauma!
I'm the Senior Leader of the Oasis Young Adult Bible Study group at Hosanna City Church Yucca Valley.
Professionally, I've worked for more than twenty years as a social worker and public health official addressing the needs of marginalized communities, those impacted by mass incarceration, homelessness, addiction, and Mental/Behavioral health disparities. I have experienced significant efficacy in implementing trauma-informed and culturally competent models of care to assist at-risk youth fighting systemic oppression depression ranging from poverty, lack of resources, dysfunctional family life, sexual and physical abuses, gang affiliations, juvenile detention, and facing extreme bias, ridicule and shame associated with a diagnosis of chronic medical problems such as HIV/AIDS.
I'm the CEO and lead consultant for Prison Linkages Consultant Group and Executive Director of Seeds of Hope Family Foster Agency.
I've raised 25 children over 30 years from family members and the foster care system. And I adopted three beautiful boys.
I'm a fierce activist/advocate for human rights and a strong community organizer. I'm a warrior in the body of Christ and love to worship God. My joy stems from my love for Jesus and a genuine desire to embody and show what His love looks like to everyone I encounter”