I grew up in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, and my faith journey began the summer after I turned 15 at a youth retreat where the Lord met me through Philippians 1:21. Though it took years to fully understand what it meant to have a personal relationship with God, I can now clearly see His steady love and provision throughout every season.

After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Fashion Merchandising, I returned to Dallas. In those early adult years, the Lord used both career transitions and seasons of uncertainty to shape my identity — not in what I did, but in who I am in Christ.

I now have the joy of being a wife to my husband, David, and a mom to our three boys — Griffin, Dawson, and Levi. Our home is full of energy and beautiful chaos, and it continually reminds me of God’s faithfulness.

My heart for Eastside Community Church is that we would reflect the beauty of God’s kingdom — from every nation, tribe, people, and language (Rev 7:9) — and that families would feel deeply supported as we partner with parents to disciple children to know and love the Lord.