Hello

Military life has influenced every aspect of my identity—both as a historian and as an individual. My journey hasn’t followed a traditional path, but that is precisely what has made it so rewarding.

​

I come from a military family, and my journey began when I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. I gained firsthand experience in the discipline, dedication, and adaptability that characterize military service. Later, I separated and spent over 25 years as a non-wearing uniformed military spouse. I embraced the challenges and rewards of life alongside my active-duty husband, moving across the world and immersing myself in diverse cultures, histories, and communities. Through it all, I learned that beyond resilience, there is grace, humor, and grit– qualities that truly define the military spouse experience.​

​

My passion for history inspired me to obtain a Master of Arts in History with a concentration in Military History from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Arts in History focused on Southeast Asia from the University of Maryland Global Campus in Japan. While living in Japan in the early 2000s, I had the amazing opportunity to teach conversational English and earned a certification from International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT).

​

My commitment to serving military and diplomatic communities took me to Hong Kong, where I worked as a Community Liaison Office Coordinator at the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau. There, I received specialized training issued through the Foreign Service Institute’s George P. Shultz Training Center, learning about crisis management, security liaison, education, and resource coordination. Later, we relocated back to Japan at Yokota Air Base, where I became a Resilience Training Assistant (RTA), supporting military spouses before earning certification as a Master Resilience Trainer for the U.S. Air Force.

 

Today, I work as a curator and military historian at a small nonprofit museum, where I combine my knowledge, academic background, and deep appreciation for military history to preserve, conserve, educate, create exhibits, and share the stories of those who served.

​

​Through it all, my passion for  traditional/operational military history, as well as for new military history  has only grown stronger and more frustrating, yet stronger. Whether preserving artifacts, curating exhibits, or sharing the untold stories of those who served, I am driven by a deep respect for the past and a desire to keep it alive for future generations. My journey has been shaped by service, experiences, war, and curiosity—and I wouldn’t change it for anything else.