I've believed for as long as I can remember that the most meaningful thing we can do in life is connect sincerely with other people. Everything I've built has grown from that one conviction.

I grew up between Japan and Hawaii before my family moved to the Bay Area. Being half Japanese and half Mexican — and speaking Japanese — gave me something I'll always carry with me: a genuine appreciation for people from all walks of life, and an ease in connecting across cultures and backgrounds. It has shaped how I listen, how I build trust, and how I show up for those I serve.

My passion for connection led to a degree in Communication Studies from Sacramento State University, and then into sales, where I confirmed that listening and earning trust came naturally to me. In banking, I became a top salesperson in my region. But what made me happiest wasn’t the numbers, but the relationships behind them. I truly wanted my clients to reach their goals, and people could feel that.

I'm also a licensed esthetician, and I still do lashes for friends and family. It keeps my creative side alive and reminds me how much I love helping people feel their best. That same instinct is what brought me into real estate.

One quote has stayed with me for years, from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich: "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve."

I believe success begins with believing in yourself before anyone else does, and I bring that mindset to every challenge, and every client.

To me, a home is never just a transaction. It's where memories are made, families grow, and new chapters begin. My mission is simple: to lead with integrity, build relationships that last a lifetime, and show people that with faith, hard work, and the courage to bet on yourself, you really can create a life you love.

When I'm not working, you'll find me hiking with my Pomeranian, reading, journaling, at the gym, or somewhere peaceful in Big Sur — my favorite place to reset.