Jala is a true free-spirit, she has lived in over ten cities in her home state. Her father was employed with the State Park Service during her childhood, so she experienced all the wonders of nature. She considers central Florida her hometown where she attended middle and high school but has now adopted Gainesville, FL as home. Jala originally moved to the city for college, met her husband there, and after they were married, they returned to start a family. Jala and her husband now have two boys and are hoping to add a puppy to the mix soon.
Jala graduated from Santa Fe College with an Associate of Science in Graphic Design. She has designed for various industries including real estate where she handled the marketing and graphic design for a local firm in town. In 2015 after her youngest son was born, she started her own graphic design business creating fun stationery for parties and events along with designs for other small businesses. She also found another creative outlet writing for a local parenting blog.
When she is not designing or writing she is out exploring all the natural beauty her state has to offer. Outside space has always been important to her no matter where she has lived including pool and outdoor dining access and close location to walking trails and parks. Jala loves her current home as it features tons of access to natural beauty and easy access to bigger cities nearby. She also enjoys photography, yoga, reading, cultivating her home garden, and all her home team's sports!