I grew up in California in a wonderful Christian home where I came to know and love the Lord from an early age. I married my husband, Ben, in 2002, and shortly afterward we spent three years serving as missionaries in Japan. We have three sons, born in 2006, 2009, and 2013, and now live in Climax, Michigan, in the home where Ben grew up. Gracespring has been part of our story for many years—we attended from 2001–2003 and returned in 2014, making it our church home ever since. I am relational, compassionate, and people-oriented. I genuinely enjoy getting to know people, hearing their stories, and helping them recognize the gifts God has placed in them. My faith, family, and relationships are deeply important to me, and I value authenticity, grace, perseverance, and a willingness to keep learning and growing. One of the threads God has woven throughout my life is a heart for children and families. Whether through education, missions, church ministry, or counseling, I find great joy in walking alongside people and helping create places where they feel known, valued, and loved.