What brought you to ninety-nine girlfriends?
After working in corporate for 29 years, I started a communications consulting firm in 2019. Throughout my career I served on and led teams, including 13 years managing 70 communications professionals in 5 northwest states (including Alaska and Hawaii). I love being my own boss but I miss the daily collaboration and interaction. For several years I managed communications for my global firm’s sustainability and corporate citizenship programs, including our company foundation. I enjoyed amplifying our amazing work in building sustainable communities around the world. I was drawn to ninety-nine girlfriends because I share your commitment to making the world a better place and giving back.
What has engaged you/interested you so far?
I’ve jumped in with both feet! I participated in the Discovery Forum on poverty, attended the Letters of Interest Workshop, joined the awesome Communications Team, and served on a Grant Review Team. I have been impressed by people’s warmth, intelligence and shared passion for using our money for good.
A little about me
I met my British husband while teaching English in Japan. We have three sons (now 27, 21, and 17), the oldest of whom was born at just 24 weeks gestation and is a walking, thriving miracle. One of my callings is raising kind men who are respectful to women. My hubby was a stay-at-home dad for most of our parenthood years.
My superpowers are generating ideas, communicating, and connecting people. After the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor I became a podcaster and interviewed 150+ people around the world from marginalized communities. Hearing and amplifying their stories has been one of my life’s greatest honors. I fiercely believe in diversity, equity and inclusion and write on these topics regularly.
I adore traveling, reading, walking in nature and being creative. I also love music and have played violin, guitar, cello, organ and mandolin. I also lead music and communications for my progressive Lutheran-Catholic church, Spirit of Grace.
