Born and raised in Sonoma County, I am proud to live, work and raise my children in this community. I appreciate that my education and career path in the nonprofit sector has led me to the Redwood Empire Food Bank. It is the work of our community, with a daily goal of doing better, doing more and giving to those who need a bit of help, a smile and someone to share their story.

I’m grateful that my decades-long career in both corporate and non-profit marketing and development has allowed me to inspire investment in causes and communities I care about. It is a privilege to be raising my family in Sonoma County and to help neighbors in need through my leadership role with the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Hunger relief is truly at the core of my personal mission to improve access to education and healthcare for all. Let’s end hunger TOGETHER.

Before I had the privilege of joining the Redwood Empire Food Bank team, I was a faithful donor and believer in our mission. I have worked in the area of finance for a number of for-profit companies for over 30 years. The opportunity to contribute here has been the most rewarding years of my career.

For over a decade, I’ve been fortunate to call Sonoma County my home. My decision to transition into a career that supports this wonderful community has been incredibly fulfilling. Using my 20+ years of experience in marketing and communications to ensure families in our area have food on their tables is truly rewarding. Every day, I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute alongside such dedicated colleagues, and knowing that our collective work directly helps those in need is the greatest gift I could ask for in my professional life.

Sonoma County has been my home since 1988 when my husband and I relocated from Washington State. Our love for Northern California, Sonoma County and this community runs deep in our souls, surrounded by family and friends and this beautiful landscape.

I’m proud to call myself a Hunger Relief Worker, who also works in the capacity of a leader in this organization. With my 20 years of experience as an Operational professional in the for-profit space, it’s gratifying and rewarding to put that experience and knowledge into the work that we do here to end hunger in our community.

I knew that leaving a 15-year teaching career where I contributed to the community and created rewarding relationships would require finding a new place to continue this type of work. A connection from education led me to the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Initially managing the diaper program, my role evolved as my strengths became applicable to various aspects of our work. Now, I’m thrilled to be in partnerships, collaborating with non-profits aligned with our mission to end hunger. I feel fortunate to work with fabulous people in an organization that does extraordinary things for our community.

As a Sonoma County native, giving back to the community for which I live and work is both gratifying and rewarding. I worked in the for-profit space for over 20 years prior to joining the Redwood Empire Food Bank team and I’m grateful to be able to use that experience to support our neighbors in need. It is a great honor to be a Hunger Relief Worker and help positively impact our community.

My dedication to giving back and my background in public health led me to the Redwood Empire Food Bank. I value our work in breaking food insecurity cycles in our community. Every day, I’m surrounded by colleagues, volunteers, and supporters who genuinely care about our neighbors and work to improve each individual’s quality of life. I’m proud to lead our efforts and be part of this community.