The first time I remember hearing about Peace Corps was in high school. My mom mentioned it was something she had always dreamed of doing so I wanted to learn more about it (besides, it had the word "peace" in it and I am a perpetual flower child). I was captivated by the idea and stored it away as something I may want to do in the future.
For the past four years, I have worked as a Development and Marketing Coordinator for a nonprofit that works in child abuse prevention, family reunification, and parent education and offers assistance programs for at-risk and low-income families. In this position, I wrote proposals to fund fatherhood and parent education programs, I coordinated awareness events and fundraisers, and I facilitated marketing and communication ventures. I also managed our legal clinic, which offers free legal assistance to low-income families. I have enjoyed working in the nonprofit sector and have gained valuable experience that will help me in future positions.
I am an avid traveler. My love for traveling stems from a love of cultures and people. Being able to immerse myself in the lives of others so I can truly understand people is what makes traveling so special and important to me. I have been fortunate enough to have spent much of my life traveling (I have been to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and throughout Europe and the Middle East) and have had the opportunity to live and work with people from all walks of life.
My little sister is, without a doubt, the funniest person I know and my family means everything to me. I consider my closest friends to be an extension of my family. My dad passed away suddenly on December 23, 2005, which has been the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with. The love and support of so many has eased the pain and has helped me become a stronger person. I would do anything for my family and for my wonderful group of friends. They are my everything.
