I have lived in the San Fernando Valley since 1980 when I moved to California from Michigan where my father owns a construction company dedicated to housing and golf course development. In 1988 I moved to Tarzana with my husband and daughter because we loved the large open lots and close access to hiking and biking in the Santa Monica Mountains. My daughter attended Wilbur Elementary and Portola Middle school where I was active in school issues and the classroom. I have been a member of the TPOA Board of Directors since 1996 and have served as Treasurer since 2002. Last year I was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority. Over the last 26 years I have volunteered my time to a number of State and local committees and organizations dedicated to the welfare of women and children and the education of healthcare professionals who administer to them. I am a Registered Nurse and have a PhD in education from UCLA.

I have remained committed to TPOA over the last eleven years because I feel it truly represents the voice of the people who live in the Tarzana community. TPOA serves as a resource to residents in obtaining access to local government services and assistance with conflict resolution My primary interest is the attempt to achieve balance between community development and maintenance of the “rural”, open nature of our residential areas.