 People should know about me that I am a transparent leader. I have been in law enforcement now for 22 years. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experiences, lived experiences to this profession. I started law enforcement in 2001. I got my first promotion in 2005. Unfortunately, every promotion I received after that was a challenge for me. When I started with U.S. Capitol Police, there were zero as in no persons of color and no women in leadership positions. I wanted to be a change agent, not only for my organization, but for the profession. I didn't want any women to have to have the experiences that I had when I was often time sitting in a room that was occupied by only white men and some of them who thought that I didn't deserve a seat at the table. I want students to know that I have the utmost respect for their passion about issues that face them as well as this community. Coming from an underserved community, being a woman of color, being a mother of two African American sons, I certainly understand the challenges of social injustice in America. I want them to know that I am on their side. I have that same passion to make those wrongs right when it comes to law enforcement and community safety. I'm ecstatic about coming to Berkeley. For me to be able to bring two things that I am extremely passionate about, which is law enforcement and academia. And I get to do it at an institution with such a wonderful reputation in both arenas. It's just like a dream come true for me. I'm still pinching myself saying, is this really happening? I'm excited to be here. I want the men and women of UCPD to know that I am 100% supportive of them. I have the utmost respect for their commitment to public safety and to be law enforcement officers. I want them to know that we can accomplish anything as long as we're working together.