Takela holds a bachelors in Gerontology with a minor in Public Health from the University of South Florida. She earned her MBA in Business with a concentration in Health Administration. Takela has served in the United State Army for the past 10 years. Her biggest accomplishment to date is becoming a mom to her only son. Although she enjoys serving people in any capacity, she has a great passion in serving the homeless since she too has lived experience as a homeless person. She is resilient, with a heart to serve, and see others excel no matter their background. Takela hopes to someday become a servant for veterans homeless services in some capacity but is enjoying the service she is able to provide through Families First currently.