This summer I enjoyed volunteering with Street Soccer USA for the Homeless World Cup where I saw how communities around the world are using soccer to teach teamwork and strengthen relationships. I grew up in Rancho Cordova playing soccer and refereeing. I was fortunate to have wonderful volunteer coaches and teammates show me that individually we are one small piece, but together we are part of something bigger and greater – a team. Those experiences led me to the opportunity to try soccer at the collegiate level at CSU Sacramento, and also start my volunteer coaching career in the American River Youth Soccer League. I have benefited from soccer and I hope for the chance to continue to pay it forward.

When not involved with soccer, I am working as a Crime Analyst for the State of California.