President and CEO of the 6th largest Big Brothers Big Sisters agency out 400 in the country. Provides leadership and vision while working with a board of directors and staff of 55. Serving children who face adversity and matching them with a caring adult who will help them change their ives for better for ever. The agency serves over 2500 matches(children matched with an adult) and provides ancillary programs such as enrichment activities and education programs that lead to high school graduation, college and jobs.

Director of the Public health Department Minority and Multicultura Department responsible for the integration and implementation of initiatives that impact positive health outcomes for the state of MN minority and American Indian populations. These populationso experience the highest disparities in health outcomes. Led a $13 million dollar legislatively funded initiative and worked with nation wide to help repleicate the Minnesota model.