I have been blessed with unique job experiences that allowed me to meet and get to know people from different ethnic groups, and experience their cultures. The following professional experiences led me from Coos Bay, Oregon to Seattle, WA to Fort Washakie, Wyoming, Malone, New York, Scottsdale, AZ and Portland, OR. -Director of Beacon Avenue Child Development Center gave me an opportunity to work with diverse populations in the heart of one of Seattle, WA socio-economically challenged neighborhoods. -Director of Indian Child Welfare for the Shoshone & Arapahoe Joint Business Council on the Wind River Indian Reservation located on 10,000 square miles in central Wyoming. Served as court appointed guardian ad lidum for Shoshone and Arapahoe children who were victims of child abuse and neglect. Traveled to Washington, DC to represent the tribes on a number of occasions. Conducted workshops and training session for Shoshone and Arapahoe advocates. - Executive Director, Franklin County Arts Council serving the artists and craftsman of the North Country of upstate New York. Primary job was fundraising, grant writing, coordinating art exhibits, and promoting the arts in Franklin County.-Chief Executive Officer, Criticare Professional Nurses, Inc. Managed a registry of over 200 registered nurses. Our nurses were placed in hospitals around the country for short and long temporary assignments. Developed the first program in the state of Montana to provide HIV and Aids Education for Gay and Bisexual men in Montana.Specialties: Organizational Development, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Curriculum Development, Trainer and Conference Presenter, Team Leader