To Hell and Back
How a life marked by trauma became a testimony of transformation and purpose through faith.
From Victim to Victory: A Journey of Redemption and Purpose
People often see titles such as Founder, Executive Director, Public Health Professional, and Author and assume the journey was carefully planned.
But it wasn’t.
My story didn’t begin in a boardroom or a college classroom. It began in kidnapping, sexual trauma, addiction, incarceration, and years of believing my life had little value.
For decades, I carried labels that told me who I had been, while God was quietly preparing me for who He was calling me to become. The turning point came when I stopped trying to save myself and surrendered my life to Jesus Christ.
That surrender changed everything.
I earned my GED at 53 years old, proving to myself that it is never too late to begin again. From there, I completed a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies, graduating summa cum laude, followed by a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Education and Promotion.
Education wasn’t simply about earning degrees; it became part of God’s restoration process, equipping me to serve others with both compassion and practical knowledge.
Today, I am the Founder and Executive Director of Keepers of the Kingdom, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving justice-impacted women, particularly those returning from incarceration with disabilities, chronic health conditions, or significant barriers to independent living.
Our vision is to establish a Christ-centered Women’s Stabilization Home where women can find safety, dignity, healthcare access, discipleship, and hope as they rebuild their lives.
I also became an author, sharing my testimony in To Hell and Back: From Victim to Victory. Writing the book was never about telling my story for recognition; it was about reaching the woman who believes she has gone too far for God to redeem.
If my life can point someone toward hope, then every painful chapter has purpose.
Looking back, I realize success was never about climbing a ladder. It was about allowing God to transform every setback into preparation for serving others.
What I’ve Learned
If there is one lesson I would share with every woman pursuing her purpose, it is this:
“Your past is not your qualification or your disqualification; your willingness to keep moving forward is.”
There will always be people who only remember who you were. Don’t let their memories become your identity.
Growth requires courage, perseverance, humility, and faith. Sometimes the greatest leap you’ll ever take is believing that God can write a new ending for your story.
Today, I advocate for those society often overlooks. I volunteer inside Texas prisons, work toward improving healthcare access for justice-impacted populations, and continue building partnerships that will help open doors for women who simply need someone willing to believe in them.
Influence isn’t measured by titles or followers. It’s measured by the lives you help change.
If my journey proves anything, it’s that no dream is too late, no life is too broken, and no person is beyond redemption.
Sometimes the most influential women are the ones who first had to learn how to stand again after falling.
And when they do, they reach back to help someone else rise.
