Cecie graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance, and following her work in the real estate industry, she worked as a consultant on organization and time management, and in the church in both Children’s Ministry and Connections Ministry. She has been trained through Rice University as a Life and Leadership Coach and enjoys helping others find their voice and purpose in the world.   

Cecie discovered the power of Transformation Prayer Ministry (TPM) through Serenity Retreat ten years ago, and subsequently became a trained TPM mentor after many sessions of healing prayer that changed her life. She has come to know, trust and love the Lord through the personal healing relationship afforded through this ministry.  After two years of being on the Board of Directors of Serenity Retreat, Cecie became the Executive Director in August 2020.   

She just celebrated her 21st anniversary with her husband Kyle, and they have 3 amazing children.  They attend church at The Story Church.