I have an extensive background in pageantry that began as a “pageant mom” to my daughter Morgan at the age of 5. Morgan began competing at 12 as a teen then took the crown alongside me as Miss South Dakota International and Mrs. South Dakota International 2019. My husband Scott and I have been married 25 years. I have worked for the VA for 15 years in mental health administration. As an executive board member for Relay For Life, I work with numerous organizations across South Dakota promoting Diabetes Prevention and Go Red For Women. I have continued my love of the South Dakota International Pageant Organization as Mrs. South Dakota International Honorary 2023.