You can call me "T". I grew up with my hands in engines and wrenches. My love for cars started early, working on motorcycles with my parents and restoring classic cars with my grandfather. That curiosity turned into a career path when I completed Honda’s PACT program and went on to work with high-performance teams in the Rolex Sports Car Series and The Ferrari Challenge.

I never actually wanted to be a mechanic — but life kept pulling me back into automotive. During COVID, a friend came to me after being quoted $2,500 for a brake job that should have cost no more than $600. That moment lit a fire in me. I realized I needed to use my skills to protect and empower people — especially those who’ve been left out of the conversation.

That’s why I started Girlie Garage — to create a space where women (and anyone who’s ever felt underestimated) can learn about cars with confidence, without judgment. Through hands-on workshops, classroom visits, and one-on-one consulting, I teach people how to take control of their automotive experiences and avoid getting taken for a ride — literally and financially.

Today, I speak at conferences, schools, and community events across the country, sharing real-world strategies on entrepreneurship, recruitment in male-dominated industries, and empowering the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Whether I’m under the hood or behind a mic, my goal is always the same: help people feel seen, capable, and confident.