Education Committee

I started my insurance career in La Costa, Carlsbad in 1998 where I fell in love with helping people protect their most valuable assets. After raising my two beautiful children here in North County, I’m happy to celebrate my 4th Anniversary in business with my Farmers Agency here in Vista!

Hi!  I am very excited to be joining the Vista Chamber of Commerce.  My family and I recently relocated to Vista, but it already feels like "home."  We have met so many great people and are excited to meet many more of you!

Professionally, I represent Universal Technical Institute (www.uti.edu) and I support young men and women who are seeking an alternative to the traditional college.  UTI is a hands-on training institution that provides graduates with the skills needed in todays economy.  We provide training to become Automotive and Diesel Technicians, Industrial Technicians, Welders and more.

Vista offers many careers in the skilled-trades and I look forward to partnering with industry and assisting young men and women to get the training necessary to start a great career.
 

Let me tell you who I am. I am a Latina woman, a survivor of Domestic Violence, who years ago made a decision to stop the violence in my life and in the life of my 2 sons’. When I divorced, I had no one by my side, except God and my attorney. I was scared, alone, and had no clue about the legal system. In the years since my divorce, I have become a strong and valiant woman, a voice for my community. The reason why I founded God's Heart Ministry, is so I can help others going through abuse, divorce, and the legal system. I am a shoulder for them to cry on, a counselor, a sister, a friend and when need be, a mom who loves them and scolds them and helps them through. This is who I am, and I love what I do.  
 

 After 20+ years in the hospitality industry, I'm excited to now have the honor of enriching the lives of not just the seniors who reside at Arcadia Place, but their friends and families as well.  I am constantly touched deeply by the people I meet and my soul is lifted by their incredible life stories.  Knowing that we are contributing to our residents being able to lead a fulfilling and purposeful life brings me much joy each and every day. 

I started my career as a journalist writing and editing stories for Cable News Network (CNN) in Atlanta, GA. Since then, I have served as Director of Communications for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in my hometown of St. Louis and as a Marketing Communications Manager for Aloha Petroleum in Hawaii during my 25+ year career in communications.

I hold a Bachelors degree in Journalism from one of the top-ranked journalism schools in America, the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism. I also have a Masters degree in Marketing from Webster University.

I have dedicated my life to improving communication through the marketing management roles I've held over the years. I'm passionate about the quality of work I provide to my clients and I specialize in planning, developing, and implementing advertising, marketing, and public relations campaigns.