I grew up and attended school through high school in Sunnyvale California (now known as Silicon Valley) while the community was still acres of walnut groves and cherry trees. Growing up in a small community where neighbors were accountable to each other gave me an intense sense of “community” and I have carried that community spirit and commitment with me throughout my career.  Developing community projects and community participation has become the very foundation of my professional career. 

I have 25 years of Development and Fundraising with non-profit organizations committed to giving back to the community.  My experience has also included Vice-President of Human Resources charged with creating the volunteer recruiting infrastructure for the 1990 Goodwill Games, a Lifetime Substitute Teaching Credential for grades K-12 as well as business experience having owned my own art company and 7 years in real estate.

My fund development experience includes Director of Special Events for MultiCare, Director of Capital Campaigns for Franciscan Foundation, Director of Development and Marketing for Austin Children’s Museum, Associate Director of Giving Programs at Cornish College of the Arts and Capital Campaign Chair for the Gig Harbor History Museum.

My first love has always been working with non-profits and with the people in the community whose generosity with their time and resources make our community a great place to live, work and raise our families.  This generosity of spirit, commitment to community and the life-long desire not to just make a living, but to make a difference is why I am committed to the Boys & Girls Club.