I have over 17 years of experience building long-last partnerships with employers. Extensive outreach within business and nonprofit communities to connect organizations to DePaul students and alumni. I am serving my 10th year on the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce board of directors; increasing DePaul's visibility and connections throughout local business community.  I am an active board member with leadership roles for several nonprofit organizations.

DePaul University, located in Chicago, IL, is recognized for its challenging, experience-oriented curriculum, its diverse student body, and the national prominence of many of its programs. The faculty’s first priority is teaching; nearly all classes are taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants, and most classes have 40 or fewer students. DePaul’s deep connections with Chicago enable faculty members to draw on the city’s resources and incorporate community service and research into their classrooms. DePaul offers over 275 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through 10 colleges and schools. Its Vincentian tradition of providing a quality education to students from a broad range of backgrounds, with particular attention to first-generation students, has helped it become the country’s largest Catholic university, with over 25,000 students. Founded in 1898, DePaul has two primary campuses in Lincoln Park and the Loop, complemented by four suburban campuses, a growing array of online degrees and international programs, and partnerships around the globe.

I chose this career after receiving my college degree in public relations.  I wanted to do sales and this is a transferable skill.  

I received my Master of Science, Public Service Management from DePaul University (2007).  I received my Bachelors of Arts, Public Relations and Marketing from University of Dayton (1997).  I also did a fellowship where they pick 12 women and train us to run for public office.  Serving my country and community is important to me.  I want to make a difference.  

My biggest challenge is living with eplipsey.  I am also a mother of a six year old daughter.   Battling my disease and juggling my family and career sometimes is a challenge. 

My greatest strength is representing DePaul University.  I believe in this University and it is my passion to recruit for them. I love our diversity, passion and enthusiasm.

My greatest accomplishment is overcoming having epilepsy.  I kept it a secret.  I didn't want anyone to know.  Now, I am the President of Increase Awareness of Epilepsy. 

My vision is always to be respected in my community as a leader.  In politics, I am helping the State Representative with his campaign.  

My inspiration comes from my mother and father who has always supported me.  

I want to be remembered as somebody who spoke for those less fortunate.  Personally, I want to be remembered as being kind, ambitious and a wonderful mother.  

I am on the Board of Directors at Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce.  I am on the Board of Directors - Governor appointed for the State of Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan (ICHIP).  The Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan is a state health benefits program created by the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act. It is governed by a 17 member Board of Directors, which includes the Director of the Department of Insurance as Chairman, the Attorney General, a representative of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, ten public members appointed by the Governor, and four legislative members.

I am also on the Board of Directors at Personal Pac. Personal PAC is a bi-partisan political action committee dedicated to preserving abortion rights in Illinois by electing pro-choice candidates to state and local office.

I am Vice President of Fundraising at my daughter's school, Sauganash Elementary School PTA Board.  I am also on the Board of Directors for Danny Did Foundation which is dedicated in its mission to prevent deaths caused by seizures and increase epilepsy awareness. 

In enjoy sitting with my coffee and reading the newspaper.  I enjoy going to Starbucks and reading there also.