Born in Savannah, Georgia, I have enjoyed a life of interesting twists and turns that has taken me to far-flung locales around the globe: Kenya, Russia, Japan, several countries in Europe, and numerous countries up and down the Western Hemisphere. But, today I call Golden, Colorado, home and am determined to stay put ...!
Working and living among people of different lifestyles, faiths, and ethnicities has provided me with a perspective that's tolerant and understanding of many issues.
My diverse worklife has also crafted my personality and who I am today. I have worked in the communications industry - in broadcasting, advertising and public relations - for a wide variety of clients in industries such as tourism, real estate and development, and technology. I have lobbied in Washington, D.C. for clean energy and water. I have run two non-profits, and two for-profits.
Today I run the IX Power Foundation which is working on a number of different projects both here in Colorado, and hopefully soon in Bangladesh and other countries heavily affected by contaminated water issues.
Give me a call or drop me a line ... I'm sure we have lots to talk about!
Current and recent activities:
CEO of IX Power Foundation, and V.P. Marketing of IX Power Clean Water
Trustee on the Board of the Jefferson County Public Library
Economic Development Commission, Golden
Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee, Golden
Steering Committee, Leadership Golden
Community Development Committee, Golden Chamber
Chair, JeffCo International Women's Day
Co-Chair, JeffCo Innovators' Workshop
Member, Government Affairs Committee, the West Chamber
Editor, The Front Ranger
Board of Directors, League of Women Voters, Jefferson County Chapter
Graduate of:
Leadership Jefferson County
Leadership Golden
Golden's Public Works Citizens' Academy
Golden's Adult Citizens' Police Academy
University of Central Florida, bachelor's in journalism and public relations
Professional certification:
Accredited Public Relations professional (APR)
Virginia Realtor's license
Awards
Denver Business Journal Top Women in Energy
Orlando Business Journal Top Under 40