Why did you choose to join the MSMVCD Board of Trustees? / Why is the mission of mosquito and vector control important to you?

I have seen the devastation that is caused by mosquito and vector-borne diseases.

What is your relevant expertise?

I have spent my career working in the insurance business, focused on the operations side of State Farm Insurance. The last twelve years at State Farm, I worked on public policy, media relations, community outreach, and legislative issues. 

Educational/Professional background:  

• AA degree from Santa Rosa Junior College
• BA degree from Sonoma State University
• LOMA Certification from the Fellow of the Life Management Institute

List of service clubs you belong to (if any):

Over my career, I have served on many city, county, community and non-profit boards and committees including, but not limited to:

• Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire – Board of Directors
• Mosquito Research Foundation – Board of Directors
• Corporate Council – State Conference of NAACP
• Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce – Government Review Committee 
• Alliance of North Bay Chambers of Commerce – Board of Directors 
• Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce
• Cotati Chamber of Commerce
• Sonoma State University – Ambassador for Higher Education
• Sonoma County Business Education Round Table – past president of the Board of Directors 
• Insurance Information Network of California – past president of the Board of Directors – a member of IINC Communications Committee 

List of other city/town/county boards or committees you serve on:

• Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California,  Trustee Council member
• Vector Control Joint Powers Association,  Board Member