I joined the Pacific community in February 2024, working for the School of Natural Sciences. In addition to educational experiences teaching at the high school and college levels, I brought with me varied professional experiences as a fiscal director, database manager, and quality assurance specialist.

Since I am passionate about taking time to help others, volunteering is an important facet of my life. I have been a wish granter for Make-A-Wish Oregon for the past ten years and will continue to do so for many years to come! I work as part of the sanctuary crew at Bird Alliance of Oregon to maintain their trails and natural spaces. I also share blankets with local marginalized populations as my ongoing effort to provide warmth and comfort to them.

Education:

BS in Accounting. California State University, San Bernardino. 1984.

MS in Education. Eastern Oregon University. 2009.

BS in Mathematics. Eastern Oregon University. 2013.

Publication:

"A Nest Full of Flickers." Oregon Birds. (Vol. 39, Number 1, 2013).  (photo essay about Northern Flickers)