Personal Statement
From an early age, I have always
felt that helping people was the right thing to do. When
I got older, it made sense for me to find a career in
which I would serve the public. I am motivated by seeing
the results of my efforts, which hopefully result in
positive changes. I am fortunate to be
where I am today as an Enforcement Officer in the
Superfund Division with the Environmental Protection
Agency.
In the spring of 2006, I graduated,
cum laude, from Sonoma
State
University with a B.A. in
Environmental Studies, and a minor in Geography. During
my four years of college, I had various internship
opportunities, including internships with the Climate
Protection Campaign,
World
Center for Birds of Prey,
and the Environmental Protection Agency. I
also participated in the National Student Exchange
Program, studying Geographic Information Systems, at Boise State
University. By getting
through the academic and mental challenges offered by
these ventures, they have reaffirmed my calling to
public service.
Fall 2006 marked the beginning of
another chapter in my life with my commencement of the
Master’s Program in Public Administration at San Francisco State. After three years and the
accomplishment of other milestones in between, including
getting married, I have finally completed the program.
The MPA program at San Francisco State
has allowed me to develop both personally and
academically, and also broaden my horizon by providing
me with the tools and resources to be an effective
public administrator.