What about me? I am blessed to live in lovely Santa Cruz and can right now hear the waves breaking on the beach from my cozy living room.  Birds visit my yard and I tolerate a messy deck in order to tempt them in with feeders. I am re-connecting with music and training clumsy fingers to pick out a tune on the guitar. I am arting and working and friending and biking everywhere I can. I am campaigning for local clean water issues. I love my brothers and their families.  My roomie and I play with poetry parties and girls nights.  I yoga and walk and particularly enjoy the combination of backpacks and big mountains when there is a fabulously still high lake at the end of the trip.

About my work:  My inspiration comes from a strong commitment to bring different segments of the community together to improve our quality of life. Since graduating from the University of California at Santa Cruz Environmental Studies (Honors) in 1991 my work has spanned the public, private and non-profit sectors where I have gained experience in each of these approaches to doing business. Specifically, this work has focused on implementing needed next steps in the areas of hazardous waste and resource management, pollution prevention and the oil recycling industry. As a result of my efforts and service, I was awarded a legislative resolution from the California State Assembly for significant and vital contribution to the state’s household hazardous waste programs. I joined Ecology Action in 1999 and serve on the management team developing new programs and supporting project managers in their delivery of excellent community service and meaningful project outcomes.