I have probably accomplished more in my personal and professional life and in volunteer work than I may have otherwise.  While working in various capacities to help the amputee community for over 20 years,  I founded and have led the San Antonio Amputee Support Group since 1997.  I have had the honor of serving the Amputee Coalition of America while on the board as well as various committees. I led a successful grassroots legislative effort for a Bill that now mandates more fair insurance coverage for prosthetic limbs in 2009.  Most importantly, I have made it my mission to meet and support hundreds of new amputees as they began their emotional and physical journeys.  

 

I currently work as a licensed clinical social worker in the prosthetic field. I have earned a BA in Behavioral Science (minor in Criminal Justice) from California Polytechnic University, an MA in Psychology from Pepperdine University, and a Master's degree in Social Work from Southwest Texas State University.  

 

Throughout my personal journey to healing after my accident, I have been loved, supported & empowered by so many people that now this is my turn to continue paying it forward...

 

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi