"Hope" was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. She graduated from Bradley County High School and joined the U.S.A.F. at age 17. In the Air Force, she worked as a supply troop and cross-trained as a medic. Upon finishing her enlistment period, she attended Chattanooga State, completing her Associate's as a paramedic. She was accepted into the nursing program but was unable to finish due to illness. She was diagnosed with a progressive and chronic auto immune disorder, related to her military service. Despite coming near-death, and being given a 12 year life-expectancy, she returned and graduated from UTC with dual degrees in Psychology & Non-Profit Management, minoring in Criminal Justice. She has always pushed her body to the limit, whether it was climbing, surfing, snowboarding, or competitive athletics. "Being a Veteran, I don't see quitting as an option. My disability increasingly impacts my mobility, but my art has stepped up to fill the void. I am drawn to street art and intentionally use materials that I find in abandoned, trashed urban areas. It cleans up the spaces, helps minimize my footprint and brings the energy of where those items have been to my work. Popping discarded paint cans left behind from fellow graffitti artists typically creates my splatter layers. My work is grounded at the intersection of the personal and collective expression of pain and power."