Attributes

Peacemaker and problem solver

Serves with compassion, honesty and integrity

Change agent with strong work ethic

Mature, approachable and responsive

Needs 

Community trust

Infrastructure and growth management

Communication, collaboration and transparency

Experience

Strategic planning, collaboration, grant writing, nonprofit management and fundraising

Past Employment 

Texas State University, PhD in Adult, Professional & Community Education, Honors College and Psychology Department (23 years)

City of San Antonio, Convention and Visitors Bureau

Alamo Area Council of Governments

National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington DC area

Education

Masters, Applied Arts and Science, Intergenerational Wellness through Health and Recreation programs, Texas State University.  Early years in Sealy Texas, Catholic and public school education.

Service

Communication and Grants Director, Kyle Area Senior Zone, 7 years

Kyle Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 1 year

Conference Chair, Bridging Generations Tri State Conference, 3 years

Canyon Lake Resource and Recreation Center board, 15 years

Comal County Parks Board, 5 years

President, Parent Association for Texas State Child Development Center, 2 years

Awards

Hays County, $390,000 for Kyle Area Senior Zone 

US Army Corps of Engineers, LCRA, Kronkosky Foundation and others. 60 acres of Guadalupe River frontage for Hidden Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center at Canyon Lake.

The Empty Cross in Kerrville, $75,000.

Canyon Lake Woman of the Year, 1999.