I was blessed to grow up in a home with an entreprenurial father and a supportive, knowledgeable mother. Together they taught us the value of leadership and ambition. While still in high school, I knew that I wanted to study horticulture when I went to college so I applied to work in the most successful greenhouse in town. I was hired and enjoyed working there for six years, where I gained experience in customer service, management, and teaching seminars.
In December of 2004 I began service as a full-time volunteer representative in the missionary program of our church. I lived in Lithuania for about 14 months. While there I learned Lithuanian fluently, how to adapt to and love a different culture, and how to serve selflessly.
Aside from getting married and building a family of my own, it was without question the most fulfilling experience of my life.
When I returned from my missionary experience, I resumed my schooling and am set to graduate with a B.S. in Horticulture in July of this year. While in school I have had the opportunity to be a teacher's assistant for two semesters, and participate in a nationwide horticulture competition called PLANET. The year I participated, BYU-Idaho won first place overall, and I was privileged to add to that success as I earned first place in my own event.
In December of 2007, I married the man of my dreams and am thrilled to announce that we are expecting our first baby in August this year.
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