I am one of seven children six girls and one boy and I am the exact middle child. I was raised in Texas and Wyoming, but I remember most of my childhood and teenage years in Wyoming. We resided in Wyoming and I work in the summer in the sugar beets and beans for the farmers in the small town of Otto, Wyoming. After our time in Wyoming we moved back to Texas during my Junior Year of High School. After I graduated High School, I briefly attended college until I decided to get married at an early age of (19). During my short five year marriage, I had two children Iyanna (21) and Ian (19). I became a single mom at the young age of 24 not really knowing what was next except I knew I had to figure it out before it was too late. I decided to return to school September 2005, which is when I decided to prepare myself to attend the University of Texas Pan American Spring of 2006. I wanted to finish as quickly as possible to be able to financially support my son and daughter. I was able to attend college full-time as my parents helped take care of my son and daughter who were barely child school age. I was able to obtain my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Minor in English in only three years, which took up giving up my summer to finish. I worked shortly for a produce marketing company summer of 2009 which is when I graduated up until i moved to Wyoming. I decided to uproot my son and daughter in April of 2010 to move to Wyoming and give them a better life. Their dad and I had many issues in the short time we were married and I didn't want them to see anymore of that. The kids and I picked up and I did not know where I was going except far away to raise my son and daughter. It took me a little over a month to receive a job offer, but little did I know that, that offer would take me to where I am at today with someone taking a chance on me. I began my career with the State of Wyoming Department of Corrections from June of 2010-April 2012. That opened the door with the State of Wyoming Department of Workforce Services as an Accountant from 2012-2017, a Senior Accountant from 2017-2018, and Accounting Analyst from 2018-2019. In 2019 I made a career move due to my knowledge in budget, procurement, acquisition, grants, and contracts to work for the State of Wyoming, Division of Criminal Investigation. During the 2011-2013 years, I was able to obtain my graduate degree with a Masters in Business Administration because I knew the doors it would open. Obtaining my Masters opened doors I never imagined would be opened for me in certain career fields. My breakthrough to where I am working my dream career is in 2021 when I took the opportunity to work with the United States Attorney's Office District of Wyoming as an Administrative Services Specialist/Contracting Officer. I loved what I did with Wyoming, but I was ready to move from the Wyoming weather. I took an opportunity to continue my career with the Executive Office for the United States Attorney's Office - Acquisitions Division to grow my career and myself. As I chose this path I have gained insight into the woman I am and the growth we can each obtain if we continue to push and persevere during the hard times. I took this opportunity to grow myself but gave me an opportunity to know who I am as a professional because I feel I have always been seen as a mom. I am excited where I am in life, and always look forward to meeting and working with new individuals. I enjoy sharing my story with other women and letting them know that nothing is impossible. As a woman we face adversity in many things we do. I have been able to overcome my past not only that I came from a poverty home, but rise up from being a victim of domestic violence. I have not spoken much on that because I have not completely shared it with anyone but close friends and family. I was recently in a relationship that called me selfish and did not sacrifice and why do I want to move up. But I feel as a young mom and empty nesting at 42 I can only grow who I am and be a voice to help women who have been in the same place as I have and are looking to advance. I never knew I could be in a place I am today if I focused on my past. I have so much life to live and give. My children saw me sacrifice, so much to give them a life worth living and provide. Not every day was easy and some months even harder because we couldn't afford the nicest things or go out to eat even for a dollar meal at McDonalds. I still find myself giving to others who have a need or donate instead of sell my stuff because I know what it is like to live that way. I will also say my Faith in Christ has gotten me where I am at. If it wasn't for that and the people placed in my path I wouldn't be where I am today.
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