I finished up my degree in Criminal Justice, hoping to find a career in law enforcement. Over the past few years, I've acquired a bit of a knack for teaching others. I am now an E-6 in the Navy Reserve and have served in various capacities as an instructor and mentor.

Today, I still serve in a leadership and instructor role in the Navy, as well as in my civilian career, where I work as a contractor for the Navy Special Warfare Command. Although I've been with my company less than a year, t...