As a mother of three along with being a youth group leader and mentor, I have become increasingly more interested in the well being of todays youth. Speaking out against drug and alcohol use among teens and bringing more awareness to the seriousness of internet preditors has become a passion of mine. My goal is to educate both parents and their children through sharing the experiences of youth that have fallen victim to these unfortunate circumstances, along with what they might have done to prevent their misfortunes. You never know how you can change a persons life until you step up and give it a try. I look forward to helping educate others on how they can protect themselves and their children from these situations. For more information on the Mrs. Illinois America Pageant visit www.mrsillinoisamerica.com