Experience
“Moving Forward Together” is not just a campaign slogan to me. I’ve spent my adult life bringing communities and people together. I’m running for County Commissioner because I can continue to make local county government more responsive to our community’s needs and improve the quality of life.
I’ve worked shoulder to shoulder with parents, community leaders, management and workers to improve services here in Lane County with measurable results. Bringing my skills and background to a county commissioner post, it’s my hope that we can see our county prosper and leave a legacy of success to our children, and their children
- 14 years on Lane Community College board.
- Helping to ensure that affordable, accessable education is there for those seeking a path to living wage employment.
- Helping students to return to the workforce with the skills needed to earn
enough money to support themselves and their families. - Helping to bridge the gap between employers and employees through education
and skill building courses at LCC. - 25 year Chief Financial officer of the Lane County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
- 20 year Career Advisor, working with dislocated workers, older workers, youth and current underemployed workers to provide scholarships and career guidance.
Community Involvement
- Northwest Youth Corp., Board of Directors: 1999-2004 Board Chair 2002-2004
- National Council on the Aging, Grant Project Director: 3 years
- United Way of Lane County, Board member 2000-2002
- Democratic Party of Lane County, Party Chair 2 years 2002-2004