Born and raised in South Georgia, I moved to Athens in 2002 to attend the University of Georgia (A.B.J. ‘05, B.A. ‘09, M.A. ‘11). As many people before me, I fell in love with this town and have made it my home. I’m an avid traveler and enjoy immersing myself in other cultures as well as learning languages in an effort to broaden my perspectives. Before entering into the real estate profession, I worked in the food and beverage industry for fourteen years followed by four years as a Spanish teacher at Cedar Shoals High School. These life experiences have proven invaluable, honing my ability to communicate honestly and respectfully with everyone whom I encounter.
Since earning my real estate license in 2016 I’ve specialized in residential relocation, sales, and investment with a concentration on Athens’ in-town neighborhoods, while also becoming involved with professional organizations. During my tenure as member of the Agent Leadership Council for the local Keller Williams market center, I used my teaching background to help build a training curriculum that provides meaningful educational opportunities for all agents, both new and tenured. This involvement was essential to creating lasting relationships both in my personal and professional sphere; ultimately giving me the confidence to open my own independent brokerage firm in 2022. The following year I served as President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® for the Athens Network, a leadership role that truly began in 2021 when I was President-Elect. This invaluable experience set me on a path that honed my public speaking skills, ability to direct efficient meetings, and to delegate responsibilities in the interest of collaboration.
As an actively engaged member of the Athens community I currently serve as a Books for Keeps Literacy Mentor at Stroud Elementary School, while in the past I have served as a member of the Local School Governance Team for Cedar Shoals High School (2022-2024), and as a member of the Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission (2018-2024). I am also a founding member of the UGA Salsa Club which as of 2024 was formally organized as the 501c(3) non-profit TIMBAthens with the mission of promoting Cuban culture through music and movement. Since teaching is one of my biggest passions, I returned to the classroom in the Fall of 2025 as an instructor of Spanish in the Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia.
These experiences have reinforced my belief in developing a culture of service with respect to the communities where I live and work. As such, I have declared my candidacy to run in 2026 for the District 5 seat on the Clarke County Board of Education.
