Many people come to us with the impression that there is only one available option for their loved one. We show families every day that there are many options.

I am always looking for ways to expand my knowledge and challenge myself. I believe that personal growth is important, both for my own development and for the benefit of those around me.

Beneficent has grown my empathy further than I could have imagined. Empathy requires active listening, where we not only hear the words that are being spoken, but also pay attention to tone, body language, and other nonverbal cues. When we are able to put ourselves in someone else's shoes and truly feel their pain or joy, we are able to build stronger, more meaningful relationships. It allows us to bridge the gap between ourselves and others and create a more compassionate, understanding world.

I strive to see with the eyes of another, listen with the ears of another, and feel with the heart of another.