I've always been drawn to people-focused work, and I've spent most of my career in the mental health and social work field. Over time, working at a few great startups helped my role evolve. A big turning point was being a hiring manager and sitting on interview panels. It really showed me how impactful thoughtful hiring can be. From there, I naturally moved from client-facing work into talent acquisition and HR, and found I love connecting with and retaining great people, just in a different way.