- Occupation: High School Teacher
 - BA - Lewis University (English - 1978)
 - Certificate of Achievement in Public Policy (Health) - International Foundation of Employer Benefit Plans
 - Trustee Masters Program Graduate - International Foundation of Employer Benefit Plans
 - Advanced Masters Program Graduate in Board Governance - International Foundation of Employer Benefit Plans
 - Monterey Bay Public Employees Trust - Trustee (1996-2006)
 - California Public Employers-Employees Trust Fund Group Board of Directors (2002-2006)
  
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- Make SVMH more affordable through analysis of Hospital priorities
 - Keep hospital compliant with state-mandated retrofitting
 - Bring openness and transparency to Board decisions (including finances)
  
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- Affordable Health Care Now
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