A native to the San Fernando Valley, Janel graduated with honors from California State University Northridge where she majored in Cinema and Television Arts. With an emphasis on audio recording, she honed her skills in paying attention to detail and orchestrating various moving parts to create a masterpiece. Janel found her way into the real estate business after being introduced to Commercial Real Estate in 2004. She managed a Capital Investment firm with over 4 Billion in closed transactions for fourteen years before focusing on luxury real estate. Janel brings her expertise in operations and transaction management to the Shevin Team, where impeccable client management is a key to a successful business. When not in the office, Janel can be found teaching the martial arts of Kali and Silat, as well as volunteering for Paws for Life K9 Rescue as a Foster & Community Outreach Coordinator.