Originally from Southern California, Pomona/Claremont area. I am the second of 4 children and I have a twin brother - Half Belizean - Graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Human Services - My first year pro I worked with adults who had Alzheimer's/dementia as a caregiver -I have asthma/allergies and eczema grew up really struggling with those but have been able to manage it -I enjoy writing poetry