I have been in facilities for 45 years and at that Casey Community Center for 27 years. I went into this field because of my background in physical education. Being that my husband was in the service we transferred a lot, and I could not go into education so I went this route!

I received my B.A. in Physical Education and English from Glenville State College. I have taken many courses and participate in on going training in many areas including Emergency Response Training. I am a Registered Behavioral Therapist and have done hypnotherapy training and was an instructor.

My husband became ill at an early age and was disabled for 22 years, and so my greatest challenge was the pressures that came with running an entire household, supporting our family and raising my son all while taking care of my husband. Those were trying times.

My strengths are being positive, upbeat and a motivating. I am enthusiastic and love helping people by sharing how to overcome life's obstacles .

My greatest accomplishment is raising my wonderful, now 22 year old, son with a good set of values.

Many people are defined by their job - Not me. I always believe in growing and learning. I want to get more involved in Real Estate Investment, which I have been doing for quite awhile, starting with whole sale. I am also publishing a book I wrote about overcoming obstacles as I have overcome many.

What inspires me is the need I have to help people. I cannot believe I let my life pass me by without helping people until now with what I have learned from what I have been through.

I want to be remembered as a combination of someone who wrote a motivational book and had seminars to help others so they no longer felt stuck by circumstances and for helping women get what they want out of life.

• Kiwanis
• Past President Mercedes Club of Greater Washington, DC

National Domestic Violence Council

I love dancing and sports of just about any kind, skiing, and swimming. I enjoy reading and writing.