I was blessed to grow up in the Darnestown/Poolesville area, attending local schools alongside many of you and being a parishioner of OLVP as a child. After earning my degree from the University of Maryland, I chose to stay in the area, working in a civilian role with the Navy while focusing on my family, including my husband and our two sons. Over the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of volunteering in the parish through the faith formation program, serving on the Social Concerns Committee, and leading Reach More, a discipleship and evangelization program. Being able to serve and support our community’s faith is a source of great joy, and I’m truly grateful for the chance to give back to the community that has shaped me.