My family
My husband Ariel and I have been married since 2023. We are a blended family with two young girls: Eliana and Kamila.
My story
I was born in California as the youngest of three girls. I grew up in a loosely Catholic home, but by the age of 10, I had decided I didn’t want a relationship with the Lord. What I saw and experienced in life didn’t seem to align with what I heard about God, so I spent much of my youth and early adulthood leaning on my own understanding. By the world’s standards, I was doing well—pursuing higher education, earning degrees in Business Administration Management and Operations & Supply Chain Management, and building a career I was proud of.
I worked in hospitality for a few years before joining Amazon, where I spent nearly five years growing, learning, and chasing what I thought would bring fulfillment: financial stability, success, and achievement. Yet, no matter how much I “checked the boxes,” I remained empty and spiritually broken, especially in my relationships. In 2019, I moved from California to Houston for a work opportunity, and then to Austin in 2020, right as COVID began. That season became a turning point in my story. When I became pregnant with my daughter, I walked through some of the darkest valleys of my life.
In my brokenness, I began seeking God and going to church, though I didn’t yet know how to truly let Him lead. It wasn’t until I was hospitalized a week after giving birth that a nurse shared the gospel with me and walked me through salvation. That moment changed everything—I surrendered my life to Jesus. From there, I found a church home, joined small groups, and began building community rooted in faith. Step by step, the Lord began rewriting my story. In 2024, my husband and I moved to Cypress, Texas, where God faithfully led us to CyLife Church. Through this community and serving, I’ve learned more deeply about His love, His calling, and His faithfulness than I ever imagined possible.
FAVORITE VERSE
Exodus 14:14, Galatians 6:9
FAVORITE FOOD
Pizza, Tacos, Pasta, Bagels, Dumplings, Eggs, Seafood (but I’m picky about it), Chips and any dip—I really like food.
FAVORITE HOBBY
Journaling, reading (or listening to Audible), doing my nails, thrift Shopping, planning DIY projects that I’ll maybe do one day
FAVORITE EXCERCISE
HIIT, Low Impact Cardio, Walking
FAVORITE SMELL
Fresh-brewed coffee, fresh-baked goods, ocean air, pine trees, rainy day, babies
