I often get asked, "Did you always want to code?" And honestly, you'd think I would have, considering my parents spent their careers in tech and my brother's idea of a good time as kids was building computers (he's in DevOps now, of course). But instead of following the family tradition, I guess I was determined to be different? With a love for puzzles, writing, and research, I went off to earn an MA in History. For many years, I was fully immersed in research, critical thinking, and uncovering the backstories of our world...but I wasn't quite sure where to take that knowledge career-wise.

For a while, I taught Information Literacy and History courses at the university level, enjoying the flexibility it offered as I supported my husband's globe-trotting career on the national triathlon team. Eventually, he retired from professional racing and took on a full-time job, which gave me the chance to rethink my own path. Strangely enough, I came back to coding — maybe it really is in my DNA! Now, instead of digging through archives, I solve puzzles in code, building websites that help small businesses bring their vision to life.

Freelancing has been a rewarding path; I know the challenges small businesses face, and I enjoy crafting affordable, flexible solutions that make them stand out. Working one-on-one with clients allows me to help them thrive, while still keeping that creative problem-solving element I loved in both history and teaching.

When I'm not coding, you'll probably find me running (and occasionally tripping) on our local mountain trails, trying out new baking experiments that may or may not end in disaster, buying toys my cats won't play with, or getting lost in a good biography.