Built on real experience
I spent thirteen years at State Farm learning the financial systems most people only see from the outside. Insurance, benefits, claims, policy. I learned how it all actually works, and I learned how to explain it so it makes sense.
When I left, I knew I wanted to use that knowledge differently. Not selling products, but helping people understand what they are dealing with and what their options really are.
Today I teach reentry and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in correctional settings, working directly with individuals as they prepare for employment, community reintegration, and the challenges of rebuilding their lives.
I am bilingual, English and Spanish, because the communities I serve are bilingual. Education and financial literacy should not have a language barrier.