Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

George and I moved to Palos Verdes in 1999 with our two sons because of the quality school district. I have a broad interest in education issues and a specific dedication to our district. I will represent students, teachers, parents, administration and employees, to benefit our children and our community.

Occupation: Attorney/School Volunteer

My husband and I have been business partners since 1993. I am an attorney and the chief financial officer for Bird & Bird, A Law Corporation.

Education:

B.A., Music Education, UCLA, 1981
Secondary School Teaching Credential, UCLA, 1982
J.D., Loyola Law School, 1985

Commitment to Education and Community:

PVP Council of PTAs, President
Montemalaga Elementary PTA, President
PVHS Booster Club, Board Member (PEF Representative)
Peninsula Education Foundation, Trustee
Norris Center for the Performing Arts, President of FACES and Board Member
PVHS Drama Department, Producer
Luminaries of Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Board Member
PVE Special Citizens Committee, Fire/Paramedic Services Contract
Palos Verdes Assembly, Patroness
PVHS Mock Trial Team, Attorney Coach
Constitutional Rights Foundation, Lawyer of the Year and Law Firm of the Year
PVP Council of PTAs, Continuing Service Award
PVHS Sea King Award
Montemalaga, Honorary Service Award and Continuing Service Award