Coffee-fueled introvert. 30+ years old writer of sorts. Raised by The Magician & The Manicurist. Located in the greater Sacramento area. Sometimes awkward, always authentic. Wife of The Viking and boy mom. Forever changed by my late dog named Winchester. More than 15 years in communications, marketing, and leadership. Spent 6+ years leading all things marketing for an advanced technology-driven company on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for seven consecutive years in a row. After a successful acquisition, took a break as a marketing leader for a financial institution recognized on Forbes with record growth in 2020. Currently the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at ARRIS, a unique manufacturing company with an award-winning, first-of-its-kind technology. Living on grit and gratitude.