I have lived in Central Oregon my entire life, except for the few years I attended college in Corvallis. I love it here, but would be lying if I said I don't dream about moving somewhere else. I don't know where life will take me right now, but I know I'll end up exactly where I'm supposed to when the time is right. 

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In 2020 I went through a tumultuous period of time (not related to the Covid 19 pandemic) that forced me to reevaluate my life. Although a career has always been an important aspect of my life, after a divorce and loss of a close family member I started hyper-focusing on where I wanted to go in my career. I had been working as a print production associate for a company that refused to see my worth, so I knew it was time to move on and focus on a new path.  I've dabbled in various industries, but seem to have found a career path in print manufacturing.  As of 2024, I accepted a job as a graphic designer for a sign manufacturing company and was promoted to Manager in June 2025.  Things have not only been going very well, but I feel like I've finally "made it" in an industry I went to college for. I also happen to really enjoy what I do for the first time in a really long time. I continue to grow in my career and am excited to see what the future holds. 

 

I'm a pretty typical Oregonian in that I love spending time in nature, hiking, camping and kayaking. I also love spending time with those I love most, including my family, fiancé and friends. I also enjoy painting, reading, and writing. I have found a new love in cooking lately and spend a lot of time experimenting with new recipes. I also enjoy binging my favorite shows and watching great movies, and even enjoy a video game from time to time. I also love to travel and hope to do more of it in the near future. 

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You may notice a common subject from my photography section, my golden retriever, Archer. Unfortunatly, Archer took a walk over the rainbow bridge in November 2024, shattering my heart and soul. I had had Archer since he was 8 weeks old and his death came very suddenly and without warning. He held a very special place in my heart and helped me through some really difficult times and losing him was a very hard loss.  I'll always miss my sweet golden boy, but have so many wonderful photos to look back on. That being said, in February 2025, my spouse and I welcomed a new little love to the family. Nova Star, a golden retriever, black lab mix, became a member of the family at just 8 weeks. Pictures to come.....

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I am also passionate about veterans affairs, mental and physical health, women's rights and animal wellbeing to name a few.