Bachelor of Arts in English, California State University Northridge (1998)
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Los Angeles Pierce College (1993)
State-Certified Deputy Probation Officer and graduate of the Arizona Probation Officer Certification Academy.

Formerly a substitute teacher in Ventura County, California and an after school instructor in high school programs for at-risk youth. Also worked as a technical writer in banking, insurance, consumer electronics, military, financial services, and other industries. Served as online editor at Internet's largest virtual community website (geocities.com). Currently serving the Arizona Superior Court as an Adult Probation Officer for Presentence Investigations.

Graduated with Honors, California State University Northridge (1998)
Outstanding Scholar Award, Los Angeles Pierce College (1993)