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"My 'Why' is rooted in empowerment through education. As a retired educator, I spent my career breaking down complex concepts to help students build a foundation for their future success. Today, as a Certified Mortgage Advisor, my mission remains exactly the same—only my classroom has changed. I don't just close loans; I teach the language of real estate finance. I believe that every homebuyer deserves to fully understand their options, feel confident in their decisions, and use homeownership as a tool to build long-term wealth.
After 30 years in lending, my passion comes from connecting with people and helping them understand the process as we go. I love teaching but I really love seeing the light bulb turn on for someone. If they understand what is happening then results and joy are not far behind.
As a former Operations Manager turned Loan Officer, teaching has become my passion. The lack of understanding about the homebuying process is frustrating and I want to be on the front lines to get the next generations of homeowners educated.
After years in this industry I have watched confusion cost people real money. When buyers understand the process, they make decisions they are proud of. Education is how I give that back
Announcing their First Home IQ partnership: 93% of Millennials and Gen Z were never taught financial literacy in school, and only 20% trust lenders.
Congrats to a 73-year-old first-time buyer on his Pearl District condo in Portland: patience, the right questions, and a loan built around his retirement.
Launching a Homeownership Education Portal through their partnership with FirstHome IQ.
For CPAs and financial advisors: the 41% vs 88% “home as a good investment” gap, and how leading with education closes it.
Promoting a free Achieve the Dream homeownership event in St. Louis.
A recap with former NAREB president Lydia Pope, promoting the Minority Homeownership Conference in Chicago.
Day one recap from NAHREP’s Homeownership and Home Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
A first-time homebuyer seminar in Philadelphia, with up to $20,000 in homebuyer grants.
Buying a home or condo for a college student as a wealth-building alternative to rent.
A housing conversation with Brooks Housing CEO Angela Brooks at Drexel.
Monday Morning Mortgage Minute: using home equity to help pay down student debt.
A Home Buying 101 seminar recap with First National Bank on lender grant programs.
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