2025 is my first year as a member of ninety-nine girlfriends. I’m really looking forward to learning more and participating with this group. I’ve been exploring ways I can expand my impact in our community and a new friend mentioned this group as a great way to connect with other folks looking to do the same. I love the idea of collective giving and sharing resources.

I am a social worker and my background is in healthcare, grants management, and project planning and implementation. With over 20 years of working with social service organizations in the Portland area, I’m excited to share my knowledge and also learn more about the great work happening in our community! I am especially passionate about public health, housing, and supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

I’m lucky to have lived in Oregon my whole life and I enjoy spending time with my two kiddos and our zoo (two cats and a dog), reading, gardening, hiking, having adventures of all kinds, and trying to improve my pickleball serve.