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 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 where the spirit of generosity shines. I love sharing the opportunity to provide food and HOPE for neighbors in need through my leadership role with the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Hunger relief is truly at the core of my personal mission, and I’m proud to be working with a talented team and valued partners focused on ending 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.

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 serve in a leadership role and to put my strengths to work for this community. 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.

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 support this mission and help positively impact our community.