I make fuel, gasoline. I work in a refinery, both in the field and also behind the control board of the Alkylation Unit. I am beyond grateful for my job. It not only has given me amazing opportunities, but I have also learned so much. One of the best things about my job is it will never get boring. There is always more to learn.
Long Beach, CA
I absolutely did not want to miss the 10th year anniversary! Why now? Because I spent over half the 2024 Rebelle with my truck in limp-mode during competition. It was heartbreaking. I only had 2000 RPMs and could not climb or do sand dunes (my favorite) because of the limited power. And driving was so slowwww. I would really like the chance to do the competition with a fully functioning vehicle!! Additionally, the universe threw me a few curveballs this year with regards to singing up for Rebelle. Sign up. Cancel. Jump on the wait list. And at the last minute find a team in need of a driver. Alas! It seems the stars have aligned and I am getting to compete. And I am ever so grateful for the opportunity.
As corny as it sounds, nature.
I've had some good ones, it's hard to pick. Of course my number one is meeting my hubby and having two wonderful boys! Best adventure everrrrr. Taco Tour in Baja with my family and friends. Road trip with Hubby across the desert and to Lake Powell with my hubby. White Water raft trip through Grand Canyon. Scuba diving in Belize and The Great Blue Hole. Costa Rica remote exploring along the coast. Hiking to Havasupai. Kayaking Horseshoe Bend
2024
I just found out I am competing and the rally is in less than a month away. I have had zero time in Hank (my 4Runner) with my partner (whom I have only had brief encounters with at last years Rebelle, phone conversations and texts), I figure goals and objectives will be evolving as we go this year.
Kevin, my co-dog, my best friend, and my husband is my favorite person to do all of my favorite adventuring with. I love traveling, camping and going down (dirt) roads few have been on. And if in an area that allows, exploring off-road. This is especially true if there is water to play in. I love to play in the Colorado River in our boats and stand-up jet skis. We spend vacations in AZ at the river more than anywhere else. I absolutely LOVE the desert and the river. I have even been on a two-week white water raft trip down the Colorado River and through the entire Grand Canyon. And my life long love is roller skating. I have been skating for 47 years (I'm 50 this year). I played roller derby for 10 years, skated in rinks and some skate parks all over California and in Arizona. Currently I have challenged myself to #SkateEveryDay. The Rebelle Rally will put a big pause on that, however.
I have had a life long love relationship of traveling throughout the desert that started with Glamis Trips as a child, exploring old forts and mines with my grandpa (and family), and as a teenager my parents took me on the Mojave Road. We followed the "Friends of the Mojave Road" books which detailed turning at carins and looking for specific formations to guide us. Then, after meeting my husband (who does desert racing, mostly in Baja) I was introduced to the desert motorsports. I have never had personal experience in motorsports prior to Rebelle. But I do think I was destined for it.
The buttery sand dunes. Drive them and you will know why.
I COULD-NOT-WAIT to drive. I got my drivers license the moment I was allowed to. When I was 17 I got a metallic pink Volkswagon bug. I took that thing everywhere, even off-road. I would drive around the desert with one of my bestest buddies, going down trails we had no idea where they lead to. There was no GPS, no maps. Just a youthful sense of adventure. I remember finding a big desert tortoise on one of our many adventures in Needles, CA. Just a funny side note, I had a mechanic that helped me work on my bug a lot of the time. One of the times I took it to him he asked me if I let someone else drive it because my floor pan was dented up. At the time i thought he believed that but now looking back I can't help wonder if he knew I was the one thrashing on it..haha.
I am Project Manager at Native Community Capital. I help Navajo Tribal Members living off of the Reservation with a Grant to help with Home Repairs that they were not able to get done because they are still dealing with the affects of the Pandemic.
North Ogden, Utah
Weber State University - Bachelors in Social Work
"“Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.”" — Maya Angelou
I am not the same person I was last year. I didn't realize how fragile I was emotionally and mentally. I was ill prepared last year to be a part of the Rebelle but the experience was an amazing lesson that helped me understand that I was capable, that I could do things that pushed me. I vowed that I would make it back to the Rebelle and be in a better place. I am so blessed to have an opportunity to come back.
Anyone who can take time to lift another or see a need and know how they can help and encourage.
Downton Abby
The Gilded Age
Only Murders in the Building
I am searching for the next adventure. I want to be able to have a bucket list but never want it to be filled. I will always look for a bigger bucket.
2024
I don't want to let my partner down and I want to make sure that I am able to say everyday that "I did my best".
I like being faced with new opportunities and having the ability to learn new things and meet new people.
I love the mountains. That is very grounding for me.
I have been working on giving myself grace. I need to shake off a bad plot, decision, or day and move on.
I was not in a good place last year. I should have never put myself in the competition. What I found is I was validated day. That validation told me that I was enough and that I was doing something right and that I belonged. I have found my tribe. I have found like minded women that think I am just fine
My first car was a 1979 Honda Civic that I named "Beaner" - he had a manual transmission and I never feared anything more than stopping at a stop sign on a hill.
