I grew up in Pleasant Hill and raised my children right here in Concord. Here are a few more things to know about me.

 

Profession:

• Pediatric cardiac sonographer

Education:

• City College San Francisco (CCSF) - Echocardiography (1992)
• San Jose State University (SJSU) - Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Minor in Business (1987)
• College Park High School (1982)

Organizations I’m affiliated with:

• St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, parish council, and Faith in Action ministry leader
• National Union Healthcare Workers (NUHW), elected steward and bargaining team member
• Concord Communities Alliance, founding member and past secretary/treasurer
• Urban Habitat - Boards Commissions and Leadership Institute, 2021 cohort
• Bike Concord Advocacy Committee

Concord Involvement:

• Community Services Commission - appointed by Concord City Council, 2021
• Love Revolution Homeless Outreach Team
• Concord Community Institute, 2018
• Concord City Council - frequent attendance and participation via public comments and correspondence
• Concord Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Bike Concord Advocacy Committee 
• Mount Diablo Soccer Association (MDSA) - managed and coached house league teams

Interests:

• Commuting by bicycle to Shadelands in WC
• Traveling by RV with hubby, Greg and our dog, Maya
• Camping on Mount Diablo during the Perseids
• At home: growing tomatoes, knitting, and baking birthday cakes
• I participate in the sharing economy via the Facebook group "Buy Nothing"

Motto: When life gives you Meyer lemons, make marmalade!

 

And did I mention I've lived in or around Concord most of my life?