There are four adjectives that best describe me and that align me to my work as Mrs. Georgia: Diverse, Involved, Value-Driven, and Active.
Diverse: As a program manager at the largest healthcare technology company in the world, I find myself in the minority when it comes to being a young-female professional in a male-dominated field. Sometimes it can be tough being the youngest person on the team, sometimes the only female, and almost always the shortest (unless I wear my five-inch pageant heels, of course), but I’ve learned that my diversity adds value to the teams on which I work! I try to bring a new and exciting perspective to everything I do.
Involved: As Mrs. Georgia, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many different groups and stay involved in my community. The primary focus in my reign so far has been working with BeDazzle-Do’s D.I.V.A. program as their “D.I.V.A.” role model. The program empowers girls ages 7-14 and helps them develop the basic skills and character traits to achieve their goals. In addition, I’ve worked with Bert’s Big Adventure, Sheltering Arms Atlanta, Netherworld Haunted House, the Atlanta Lymphomathon 5K, Marrow.org and Relay for Life, among others.
 
Value-Driven: I believe that growing up in the South has taught me the values of respect, honesty and loving your neighbor. My parents taught me to respect my elders starting from when I was very young, and it has stuck with me throughout the years. The same holds true with telling the truth – it has always served me well! And lastly, loving my neighbor has resulted in my passion for helping others. It’s probably the value that I hold nearest to my heart.

Active: I love being active! A couple of years ago, I couldn’t even run half a mile without stopping. Today, I can finish a mile in 7 minutes and 30 seconds. My husband, Mathew, and I enjoy being active together through rock climbing and taking CrossFit classes. We have also set a BIG goal for ourselves of running a half marathon in November