Describe any previous branch positions and years you served.
I have served in several positions in the Mariposa Branch including:
2010-2011 – President Elect
2011-2012 – President
2012-2013 – President
2013-2014 – President
2014-2015 – Fundraising Chair
2015-2016 – Co-President
2016-2017 – Fundraising Chair
2017-2018 – Finance Officer
2018-2019 – Co-President
Describe any AAUW National or California positions and years you served.
2013-2014 – AAUW California Leader on Loan Coordinator
2014-2016 – Treasurer, Fresno Tech Trek Camp. AAUW California Leader on Loan Coordinator
2015-2016 – Co-Chair Leadership Committee, AAUW California Leader on Loan Coordinator
2016-2017 – Director of Communications and Webmaster
2011-2018 – Director of Communications and Webmaster
2018-2019 – Technology Peer Group Chair
2019-2020 – Director of Communications and Webmaster
2020-2021 – Webmaster and Assistant to AAUW California State President
2021-2024 – President Elect/President
Talk about any AAUW National or California events you attended or participation in peer groups or webinars in the last five years.
As president I organized the AAUW California Annual Event for both years of my presidency. I also initiated the concept of Peer Groups for AAUW California and coordinated the Communications/Technology Peer Group.
Talk about any pertinent community activities or connections and their corresponding dates.
In addition to being fully engaged with my local AAUW branch and participating on the AAUW California Communications Committee, I share my skills and support with other community organizations including Sierra Foothill Conservancy where I have helped them to increase local membership since 2017 and John C Fremont Healthcare District where I have assisted with fundraising and Get out the Vote campaigns in support of the building of a new hospital.
Describe your employment/professional experience, including current employment.
I am currently retired. My paid career was spent primarily in Healthcare Information Technology and Product Development. I worked for nearly all major health system providers in the San Francisco Bay area including Kaiser, Catholic Healthcare West, and nationally at Optum/United Healthcare. I held increasingly responsible positions with accountability for multi-million dollar projects and product development opportunities with large and diverse project teams. Additionally, I was responsible for the organizational design for multi-site support organizations that were geographically dispersed.
Describe any other special skills or experience.
I’m well versed in applying technology to the workplace to improve communications, reduce costs and improve member engagement. I have an ability to bring disparate groups of individuals together to successfully meet common goal.
Explain how you will incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in your plans.
All members are welcome to participate in AAUW California activities. A diverse membership strengthens the organization.
Give your reasons for running for this office.
We’re not done! Before completing my term as AAUW California State President, I began strengthening our use of technology and marketing to expand AAUW’s visibility and reach. After taking two years to recharge, I’m ready to return and continue that work with fresh energy and perspective. AAUW California has tremendous potential to leverage modern tools, streamline communication, and amplify our message. I’m eager to partner with state and National leadership to ensure our mission is widely seen, heard, and shared.
Are you available to visit branches statewide?
Yes.