Hello, for those of you who don't know her, let me introduce you to Kristalee. Helping others has always been a huge part of who she is. At just 16 years old, she started volunteering at a burn center, and her passion for caring for others has only grown since then. Kristalee's journey led her to become an EMT, then a surgical assistant, and now she's focused on becoming the best nurse she can be.

In the photo above, Kristalee is working on a wonderful project she collaborated on with the local farmers market and the community college nursing program. Together, they offered free mini health assessments to over 300 community members at a local farmers market that also provides free boxes of produce. And this is just one of the many projects Kristalee has envisioned to give back to the community that has supported her throughout her journey.

On a more personal note, this year has been incredibly challenging for Kristalee. While she knows many others are also going through tough times, she’s humbly reaching out for help.

Kristalee wears many hats. Right now, she's working as a server at two restaurants, bartending at a jazz club, and working at a surgery center. But above all, she's a dedicated mother to three precious angels who mean the world to her. They are her why. They are her everything.