I joined the Army in 2002 as Military Police and served until 2007. I was a team leader in a MP Company deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II (2004). Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, discipline and training of two Military Police Soldiers. Maintained accountability and maintenance of assigned equipment including vehicle and weapons system valued in excess of $90k. Supervised and lead combat patrols in East Baghdad Area of Responsibility, an area encompassing 335 square miles. Provided oversight to two Iraqi police station and mentored over 400 Iraqi police.

I graduated from Arizona State University and have lived in Austin since 2009. I worked for the Texas Veteran Commission as a Communications Specialist, primarily focusing on education outreach throughout the state of Texas for almost 6 years. I am currently the Communications Director for the Commissioner of Employers representing Texas.