What is your job title?
Social work manager
What is the most fulfilling part of your job?
I help the most vulnerable populations get access to services and resources that will help their families.
What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?
The willingness of all staff members to help our patient families
What made you choose a career in health care?
I wasn’t necessarily looking for a career in health care. I was more drawn to working somewhere I could make a difference in the lives of children and their families.
What is something unique you get to do in your position?
Social workers serve as the connection between Scottish Rite patients and families and all providers or services involved in their care, whether those are within Scottish Rite or part of an outside organization.
What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work?
I enjoy relaxing and spending time with my son and the rest of my family. I also love to read.
Do you have any hidden talents?
I think I’m pretty good at impressions.
Where are you from, and what brought you to DFW?
I was born and raised in a Dallas suburb.
If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
I would travel to Italy. I’ve heard the food is amazing.
If you had to pick one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Probably something with peanut butter
What movie do you think everyone should watch at least once?
“My Best Friend’s Wedding”
What was the first concert you attended?
NSYNC
Favorite DFW hidden gem?
Whistle Britches, because they have the best chicken and waffles in DFW.
If you were to have a movie based on your life, which actress/actor would you choose to play your character?
I’ve been told by others that I look like Zoe Saldaña. I think she would do me justice.
What is some advice you would give your younger self, OR what’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
Keep hope alive.
