About Me and City Lab

I am working to grow as a community leader and engage in my city as leader. There are many ways to define placemaking. Some say it is about local values, and manifests culture to build visibility and power (Hynson, 2024). Creative placemaking leverages arts and culture with good design of a community (McCormick et al., 2020). My entire life I have been an active member of multiple arts and diversity initiatives. In addition, during my adult career I specialize in facilities, engineering, real estate, construction, automation and leadership. The purpose of engaging in my city as a lab is discover more ways to leverage placemaking and my skills to make Bel Air a better community to live in.

Background

I was born and raised in Maryland. I grew up in the DC metropolitan area and went to high school in the District of Columbia itself. After having my 2nd child, my husband and I wanted to be closer to family so moved to his hometown, Bel Air, MD.

After high school, I went to the United States Military Academy after high school and served in the Army Corps of Engineers for 7 years. During my time in the Army, I went to Afghanistan, Romania, supported emergency response for natural disasters and learned a lot about leadership.

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Family and Teaching Culture

My Amazing Family

I am married and have two amazing sons currently. I have a 15-year-old boy and a five-year-old. We are expecting out 3rd child (a girl) in March. We are a very active family and love to explore, help the community, travel and help others.

I enjoy running, skiing, racquetball, dancing, movies, traveling and trying new experiences.

Pacific Tempo, LLC

I am half Filipina and my mother was in a Polynesian dance troupe when I was a child. She started a cultural school when I was 5 years old. I have been learning and teaching different types of dances mostly from Pacific Islands for over 30 years. A couple years ago, I started a small business to perform, teach and engage with the community through dance, fitness and culture!

Professional Background

Veteran and Volunteering

The Army had a profound impact on my personal and professional life. I personally knew many people who lost their lives in war and learned so much. I am an active in the veteran and gold star community. My family and I participate in helping other non-profits including hire heroes, Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.

Facilities, Construction and Property Manager

After the Army, I initially worked for Johnson Controls as a Service Manager. I started working as a Facilities lead for Lockheed Martin Properties in 2020. I am active in managing the Middle River, MD facilities. I manage a 240-acre campus with 22 buildings. In addition, I have a role that works on construction, automation and real estate planning in the area.