Born and raised in New Orleans ,Louisiana. Graduated from Dillard University in 1989 with a BSN degree. Graduated from LSUMC with a Master's degree in Nursing in 1994. Relocated to Dallas, Tx in 1999. Started working at Parkland as a nurse recruiter then progressed to management in HR. Certified in HR in 2003. Honored as a DFW Great 100 Nurse in 2017. Currently serves as Senior Director HR and Chief Diversity Officer for Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation ( PCCI). Married to the love of my life Adam Dees since April 27,1991 ( 30 years). We have 3 beautiful daughters, Cynthia ( legacy -Zeta Gamma , PVAMU) , Brandi and Nadia. Hobbies include traveling, crafting and hanging out with my honey. Currently serving as Historian/ Archivist for Alpha Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter.