I was born and raised in Edmonds and currently live in Everett. I followed my mother’s footsteps, and started out my insurance career right out of high school, getting licensed in both personal and commercial insurance from the start.

I have been in the insurance industry since 1990, and love solving “Insurance Puzzles.” It is a great feeling to work with our vast array of clients and to watch them grow, be successful, and help in any way I can with their insurance needs. I find it is a great practice to be a good listener, as people want to be heard, especially in the event of a claim.

Outside the office, I love cooking, traveling to tropical places, dancing, and of course—animals, animals, animals! I am most passionate about the welfare of our dear animals, always trying to help a stray or injured animal get to safety, help find their home if they are lost, or help in any other way that I can. I belong to several local humane societies, like PAWS and Happy Paws Farm, and am always willing to volunteer when and where I can. My family has 3 current rescue doggies who I love unconditionally!

I have been a caregiver at home while still working fulltime, starting out with my grandmother, and then my uncle and parents. I still continue to take care of my mother, along with the help of my older brother and sister-in-law. Long ago, we made a promise to my parents to keep them at home, and take care of them, as they took care of us! I also have an Orange Belt in Kajukenbo, which is a hybrid form of martial arts from Hawaii. It is derived from Karate, Judo, Jujutsu, Kenpo, and Boxing. I still have a ways to go as far as belt status, but plan to work that into my future!