I was born in Bloomington, IL, but grew up the majority of my life in Milwaukee, WI. I’ve also lived in Peoria, IL, Indianapolis, IN, and Springfield, IL. Out of my mother’s five children, I am the fourth and the oldest twin.
I didn’t graduate from high school, but I did receive my GED. Then I went to college to be a medical assistant. I have received certificates in phlebotomy, injection molding, forklift operating, CNA, childcare, quality inspection, and welding. I attempted to go back to school for IT, but I found that it was more challenging than I expected.
My employment background varies. I started off as a dietary worker in a nursing home and then did CNA and medication Tech for about eight years. Then I switched careers and went into factory work, working as an injection molder and in other various positions. Then I shifted again and went to work in childcare for Milwaukee Public Schools. For the last three years, I’ve been working in security.
I’ve been working at Central since October 2023. Working around different people and doing different jobs well prepared me for working here at Central. I love working around different people with different backgrounds here at Central. My favorite part of working here is helping out others when needed.
I have three children: two boys, ages 28 and 27, and one daughter, age 25. I’m a grandmother of two; one granddaughter and one grandson. I like to travel, camp, sit in quiet, explore, and eat for fun. I have traveled overseas. Also, I am a loyal Packer fan. Go Pack, go!
If you could live anywhere in the world for one year, where would you choose and why?
I would become “off-grid.” I’d live in an RV and just travel the United States; live anywhere all the time. Or, to be simpler, just go back home to my mom’s house.