30 years in the helping profession, a uniquely varied work and personal life, and a life goal to uplift and advocate for others and to promote self-awareness and self-advocacy skills. Others descriptions: genuine, energized, positive, collaborator.

Experience with individuals, families and systems in acute, life-altering circumstances or chronic crisis includes professional as well as personal experiences and specialized training that encompasses medical, developmental and genetic conditions, mental health and addiction challenges, trauma of war, domestic and community violence, and advanced care planning for end-of-life.

Skills include organization for productive daily work and effective caseload management, psycho-social and mental health diagnostic assessments, effective spoken and written communication, word and picture creations to educate and motivate clients, colleagues and audiences, promoting collaboration with colleagues and community stakeholders, advocating for and securing resources for jointly established goals.