I joined the faculty at New Mexico State University (NMSU) after serving as an Adjunct and Visiting Professor since Spring 2019. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, I earned my undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). I then relocated to Dallas to launch my law enforcement career, serving first as an Adult Probation Officer (1990–1993) and later with the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Department of Public Safety (1993–1996), where I cross-trained as both a firefighter and a police officer.

This diverse foundation prepared me for my 22-year career as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), spent entirely in Las Cruces, New Mexico. While handling a wide array of criminal investigations, I specialized in Indian Country crimes and Human Trafficking (HT).

In 2009, I founded the Las Cruces Human Trafficking Working Group to expand community awareness and equip citizens to recognize the indicators of trafficking. Prior to my retirement from the FBI, I deepened my academic expertise by earning a Master’s in Criminal Justice from NMSU.

My dedication to combating human trafficking inspired my students to form "Humans 4 Humans," an NMSU student organization for which I proudly serve as the advisor. Together, we conduct educational outreach for schools, hotels, businesses, and local organizations across Las Cruces and the surrounding communities.

Outside of my family and God, my greatest passion is mentoring the next generation. I leverage my decades of field experience in the classroom to prepare NMSU students for successful careers in law enforcement, social work, and law school.