At the beginning of my career, I worked as a credit analyst. I had a degree in finance, a solid job, and a clear professional path ahead of me. But every day, I went home with a nagging sense of emptiness. On paper, everything looked right- but in my heart, I knew something was missing. It didn’t take long for me to realize that personal fufillment, for me, was tied to meaning. I needed to feel that my work was truly contributing to something greater-that I was making a difference in people’s lives. That realization led me back to school, and into the field of education. I spent 16 incredible years teaching in the classroom, pouring into the lives of students, shaping minds, and building relationships. It was in those years that I began to discover my deeper calling-to not only educate, but support, guide, and walk alongside people in their most difficult moments. For the past seven years, I’ve worked as a counselor and I can honestly say that I feel fulfilled every single day. There’s something profoundly rewarding about knowing you’ve made a difference-even in just one life. Whether it’s helping someone find clarity, heal from hurt, or regain hope, I count it a privilege to do this work.