She is admitted to the bar of the State of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Eighth Circuits. Born and raised in Jamaica, she has a multicultural background and a deep understanding of one's desire to study, work and live in a foreign country. As an immigration attorney, she draws from her firsthand experience with navigating a new culture and immigrating to the United States.