I spent quite a bit of time over the years figuring out my purpose in life. About a year ago I realized it was much simpler than I thought. I was made to travel the world and to love people. I have been given the incredible opportunity to do just that this summer through Loma Linda University School of Behavior Health’s Global Practice Initiative in the beautiful country of Samoa.

I am hoping to raise as much of the cost of the trip as possible before I leave this July. Please consider supporting me as I live out my purpose and as I promote mental and behavioral health to impact the lives of others. I am more than grateful for any support I receive, whether that be through finances, prayer, or encouragement.

Our goal is to teach CRM skills grounded in the Aiga (the values and heritage of the Samoan family) to key individuals in the community who can both use the skills themselves and also continue to provide support to their communities once we have departed. We are additionally working to promote the inclusion of behavioral health in health care systems as well as mental health services within Samoan communities.