I am a retired educator and School Speech and Language Pathologist with 31 years of specialized experience in program development and inclusion within the DeKalb County School District. My  professional expertise includes initiating collaborative opportunities with other professionals and transitioning individuals with special needs into productive mainstream environments. I am also a veteran advocate, having previously served on the Board of Directors for NAMI DeKalb where I focused on community resource location and stigma reduction.

My aspiration of serving on the Clubhouse board is deeply personal. Having witnessed my own daughter’s incredible growth and successful journey to becoming employment-ready through the Clubhouse program, I know exactly how vital these social, emotional, and occupational opportunities help.  I am eager to contribute my strategic skills and lived experience to empower members to thrive within their families, homes, and wider communities.