I was raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and am the product of an excellent public school system. I graduated from UNC Greensboro with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member with the Prevention Resource Center, serving children in the Butte School District. I have been the manager of Sage & Oats Trading Post, a successful Native American-owned gift store, for four years and owner of Morningstar Design Ltd Co, a consulting and design business. I currently serve as President of the Helena Young Professionals, where I have been a board member for five years. In 2024, I was the recipient of the Helena Chamber's 20 Under 40 Award.
I am an active participant in my community and vocal advocate for change. As an organizer of Hometown Helena, I have worked hard to keep our grassroots nonpartisan forum accessible to everyone. In my work with the League of Women Voters, I have helped register voters and promoted voter registration for underserved communities. I have worked closely with the Last Chance Pow Wow to promote Native American culture in Helena. As a board member of Helena Young Professionals, I have worked hard to combat the loneliness epidemic in our community by connecting young people with their peers and local organizations. I am always ready to stand up for what I believe and challenge the status quo.