| Degree |
Community Development and Health Sciences |
| Where did you study? |
Central Michigan University |
| How long have you worked in the field of ID/DD? |
18 years |
| Have you worked in any other interesting/notable positions or fields? |
I have worked in the Arts, specifically in Modern Dance |
| List any additional pertinent continuing education you have done. |
-Oregon Intervention System Instructor
– Agency/Independent
– Crisis/IF level
-Completed the FBA/PBSP Workshop and the Mentorship program with OTAC
– Extensive experience in Autism Spectrum Disorders – Completed Tier 2: Advocacy of the Sexual Self-Determination Certification Program |
| What is your philosophy about your work? |
Work is not changing the external environment but laboring on oneself. |
| Describe a professional moment/event that you are very proud of. |
When the people I support are able to feel safe. Every time I’m proud. That’ll never change. Mostly I am proud of them. |
| Do you have any professional mentors? If so, describe that relationship. |
Yes, I have had many. Some in the field, some outside of it. Mentors that have inspired me the most were always themselves fully and had capacity to help others see themselves/their capabilities fully |
| What are some of your favorite things about working for Among Friends? |
The energy. |
| What do you like to do outside of work? Any hobbies? |
I like to dance, bike, play with my son, run with my dog, read, and see ALL THE THINGS IN NATURE. |
| Do you have pets? Tell us about them. |
I have a pup named Arrow, he is named after the dog in The Point! |
| Describe your living situation. |
I live amongst many MANY plants. My goal is to have a home like a jungle! |
| Do you have any children? How old are they? Tell us about them. |
I have one son named Llew. He is six. He is silly, has the most elegant gestures, loves reading more than me, and is the kindest soul I know. |
| Where are you from originally? What got you to Oregon (or wherever you are right now)? |
I am originally from Minnesota! I came here exploring. |
| What effect did the quarantine have on your personal/work life? |
I am an introvert so I was very happy to stay home or outside with my dog and to have more time with my son. Quarantine permanently changed how I view work and its impact on my family. |
| Where is somewhere you’ve traveled? What are some things you liked about where you went? What was that experience like? |
I’ve traveled a lot in my life. All the states and 6 countries. I biked from Providence, Rhode Island to San Francisco, California. Every time I travel I am reminded that life is, indeed, magical. |
| What was your first concert? How old were you? |
The Lilith Fair… I cannot recall my age. |
| What is one of your favorite books, movies, or bands? Why? |
One of my favorite authors currently is Haruki Murakami. I couldn’t say why and I think that’s why I like him so much! |
| Describe one of your favorite meals. |
Anything my auntie Annie makes is my favorite because it reminds me of my childhood. |
