Director, The ZONE at Northeast Community Center

• Jan 2023 - Present

The ZONE is a resident lead place-based collective impact initiative in Northeast Spokane. Northeast Community Center staff work beside residents and partners on this initiative amplifying and supporting the goals and needs of our children, youth, and adults in NE Spokane. We currently have staff embedded in the Northeast Community Center as well as in 10 schools, meeting the needs of students and families so that all residents thrive.

Associate Director

• Nov 2020 - Jan 2023

Whole Family Engagement Coordinator

• Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

Coordinating the development a multi-sector shared data and client management system measuring multi-generational outcomes by family across systems of health, education, economic mobility, and housing. Improving equity in NE Spokane through resident voice and developing a network of Navigators embedded in housing complexes, schools, community and healthcare facilities to provide mobility mentoring and connect community with the 50+ Zone partner agencies.

Associate Director

• Jan 2023 - Present

The Northeast Community Center provides services and supports to help all households thrive. #YouBelongHere

Member of Spokane Executive Women International EWI

• Jun 2021 - Present

Executive Women International (EWI) is a global organization comprised of diverse and leading businesses with a focus on Connections, Careers, and Community.

Chair Of The Board Of Directors

• Dec 2018 - Present

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela Lumen High School offers 2Gen educational pathways for teen parents and their children, leading to academic success, positive parenting, and thriving futures. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela Lumen High School offers 2Gen educational pathways for teen parents and their children, leading to academic success, positive parenting, and thriving futures.

School of Education, Center for Strong Schools

• Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

Directing the Center for Strong Schools staff, managing our grants, and participating in projects including the Whole Child Initiatives in Tacoma and Chief Leschi Schools, and the Tacoma Social Emotional Learning Initiative with community partners such as the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and Schools Out Washington. Directing the Center for Strong Schools staff, managing our grants, and participating in projects including the Whole Child Initiatives in Tacoma and Chief Leschi Schools, and the Tacoma Social Emotional Learning Initiative with community partners such as the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and Schools Out Washington.

Principal

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

Legislative Solutions provides Government Relations Services and Effective Advocacy in Washington State for Business, Education, and Community, to strengthen the education system and economy. Legislative Solutions provides Government Relations Services and Effective Advocacy in Washington State for Business, Education, and Community, to strengthen the education system and economy.

Government Relations

• Dec 2014 - Aug 2016

Lobby to improve public education in Washington state from cradle to career with ample, equitable, and stable funding Lobby to improve public education in Washington state from cradle to career with ample, equitable, and stable funding

Instructional Facilitator

• Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

Instructional Facilitator of Technology to Curriculum & InstructionTacoma Public Schools

Classroom Teacher

• Aug 1997 - Jun 2013

Classroom teacher High School and Elementary School. Several years in the middle I was a pre-school teacher in a private tri-lingual pre-school also in Tacoma.

Classroom Teacher

• 1995 - 1997

High School French, Career Readiness Skills, and Dance Teacher High School French, Career Readiness Skills, and Dance Teacher

Classroom Teacher

• 1994 - 1995

High School French and Dramatic Arts Teacher High School French and Dramatic Arts Teacher

Classroom Teacher

• 1993 - 1994

High School English Teacher High School English Teacher