Meet the Team

I was born in Yakima and raised in Ellensburg, where I have spent most of my life. I’m a proud mother of five. Currently, I’m pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Services. After years of personal struggle with addiction—and witnessing the impact it had on my family as a child—I felt a deep calling early in my recovery to help others still suffering. I earned my Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Substance Use Disorder and spent the last 3.5 years working in the community as a Substance Use Disorder Professional. This work has been incredibly meaningful, but as I progressed in my education and reflected on my long-term goals, I realized I wanted to do more—beyond the boundaries of traditional treatment and counseling work.

My cousin Corey was the motivation that drove me to Peers Rising. I was drawn to the opportunity to support individuals in a way that isn’t confined by the structure of clinical counseling. I wanted the freedom to meet people where they are at, to provide real-time support, and to walk alongside them through each challenge and milestone. More than anything, I want people to know there is always someone there to fight their demons with them.