Cali began her academic journey at Northeast Texas Community College after graduating from Pittsburg High School. At NTCC, she earned an Associate of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. She then transferred to Texas A&M University – Texarkana where she obtained a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies. Cali spent three and a half years teaching in the public school system before transitioning to her current role as a Workforce Navigator at NTCC. While working full-time, she pursued and completed her graduate degree in Human Resource Development with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership and Development at the University of Texas at Tyler. A true hometown girl, Cali cherishes time spent with family and friends, especially her husband, Jake, and their three small dogs. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and never turns down a good shopping trip!