My Roots & Wings
Born a Wolverine and raised a Buckeye, I’m the youngest of two but I have a lot of first-born traits. I tend to be strong-willed, opinionated, and competitive. Said a bit differently, I’m passionate and I like a challenge.
Growing up, I didn’t aspire for a career but I wanted my life to count. Like a drop in a bucket, I wanted to make ripples of change. Mid-college, I married Dave- who I’ve known since I was 8 and loved since I was 18. After college, I worked as a child protection social worker and then went on to earn my MSW. A handful of years and two fabulous children later (Silas & Ellie)- our family of 4 moved to South Africa, where we live today. My husband is finishing up a PhD and I’m serving as the Director of Thrive Africa.
My adult life has never really looked “normal”. During the first decade of my marriage- I moved 5 times between 3 states and 2 countries. I’ll admit that part of me craves the veneer of stability that a mortgage and a “home town” would provide. But my path has just been different. I’m tempted to describe my life as spontaneous road trip without a map… but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The truth is that my life has been a crazy but beautiful adventure that centers on my relationship with God. I’m rooted in Him, and I go where He sends me.
Some random tidbits… I love photography, music, reading, being outside, and singing loud in the car. I love most things chocolate and all things coffee. Classic Coke is my all-time favorite indulgence, with stove-popped popcorn a close (but more frequently consumed) second. I have a thing for tattoos and I like to dance when I’m alone.

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