Miamian by birth, Nicaraguan by descent. I have been drawn to the water my entire life. Since I was 5 years old I have always felt at peace in the water. Started with swimming and then Water Polo - accomplishing a Four Time MVP by High School with the same honors in Swimming.

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Upon graduation, I knew I needed to stay near the ocean and joined the City of Miami Beach Ocean Rescue Division at the tender age of 19. Making me the youngest and one of only three women in a male dominated field. And as destiny would have it, during the first few months I was introduced to Paddleboarding.

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My passion for paddling is a metaphor for my perspective in life “Facing challenges one stroke at a time, no matter how the odds appear”. Which led me to start a non-profit organization “ Keep Paddlin”

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Today I continue my work with Miami Ocean Rescue as an EMT and promoting paddle boarding . Always looking for the next great challenge..one stroke at a time.