I have lived on Bainbridge Island for 32 years and have been actively involved in our community ever since I had the pleasure of moving here from the East Coast. I served on the Bainbridge Island Childcare Centers for years and recently helped them with their capital campaign for their center on High School Road.I served for two years on the Lodging Tax committee and the Public Art Committee. In addition to serving as the immediate past Development Director for over 7 years for BIMA, I helped many other island organizations over the year to raise money and awareness including but not limited to Helpline House, Bainbridge Public Library, Kitsap Regional Library, Bainbridge Prepares, Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, Housing Resources Board, Peace Trees Vietnam, Kitsap Humane Society, Kitsap Historical Society, US Lighthouse Society, Bainbridge Youth Services, Raising Resilience, BARN, and Emergence Films. 

I served on numerous Boards for various nonprofits. I have been a professional fundraiser for more than 40 years. Experience with Managing large budgets, developed strategic plans, marketing plans, development plans, facilitated board retreats, etc. 

Enjoy spending time with friends, traveling, eating well, and spending time with my daughter in Amsterdam when I can.