I have over 23 years of consulting and recruitment and workforce development experience in Monroe, Wayne, Ontario and Yates counties. My commitment is to seek out and develop a first-rate workforce. I have been fortunate that I have been able to build my experience, skills and knowledge throughout my career. Working at Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board was a great opportunity and I learned so much. The grants that I was managing were coming to an end so I was real excited about the opportunity to work for Adecco. Staffing, workforce development and client relationship building are my passions. This is a perfect fit for the next chapter in my career.I also chair the FAME Pipeline Committee. Our focus: Build a pipeline of skilled qualified advanced manufacturing candidates by engaging K-12 youth in pursuing manufacturing careers.This is vital to keeping manufacturing companies in our region. Many manufacturers in the area state that they receive offer letters from states in the south offering them incentives to relocate their company as well as a skilled labor force to fill their jobs. In order for our region to have a healthy economy and for businesses to thrive, we need to develop a skilled workforce. FAME’s number one priority; Improve collaboration with workforce educators and help advanced manufacturing companies recruit, hire and train skilled workers. Changing the way advanced manufacturing is perceived is a critical step. Schools need to embrace the fact that careers in advanced manufacturing earn Head of Household incomes.