I was raised in a Christian home and taught about the love of Jesus from a young age. When I was 5, I remember "accepting Christ into my heart," but it was not until I was 14 that I fully surrendered my life to Him. I knew then that God wanted me to be a missionary, and I was happy to serve Him in that capacity.
My love for airplanes began on my first flight with American Airlines when I was 13. My mom, sister, and I were headed to New Hampshire to stay with family for the summer. I always thought that I had to choose between becoming a pilot or serving the Lord in missions, so I chose the latter. It was not until my senior year of college that I realized that I could do both! I visited Alaska and worked with a missionary pilot and his family for two weeks that summer. I knew, without a doubt, that the Lord had called me to this work.
In 2004, I graduated from Bible college with a dual degree in Missions and Bible. In 2009, I began flight training at a local flight school and joined the Air National Guard as an aircraft mechanic.
In 2014, God began stirring an additional passion in my heart-- a desire to use aviation to rescue victims of sex trafficking. I had no idea how this would happen, and there were many tears as I did not understand these seemingly conflicting desires. As far as I understood it, trafficking was a boots-on-the-ground effort, and there was no need for airplane transportation. But, God had a plan and was working things out.
Over time, I continued my education in flight and maintenance. After earning both certifications, I began seeking avenues to serve the Lord in full-time ministry. In 2019, I began serving with Harvest Aviation in Florida. From there, God opened doors outside of Atlanta, where I would become the East Coast Regional Director for Wings of the Way. Wings of the Way provides airplane transportation and logistical support for trafficking victims. Our goal is to share the hope of Christ with survivors through safe and immediate transportation to safe homes where they can begin their journey toward healing. My specific focus is to recruit pilots, establish access to private aircraft, and build solid partnerships with churches, safe houses, and aviation ministries across the Eastern US. Through the collaboration of many, we can see souls rescued, lives restored, and hearts healed.
I am incredibly excited about the doors God has opened and covet your prayers. As "we are one in the body," I know I could not do it without the strength of the Lord and the support of many who have lifted me in their prayers and given so much. Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel. Let's fly! :)
