-Convener and Leader in local nonprofit community with years of experience advocating for trauma informed education and DEI in agencies that work with underserved populations as well as their decision making boards. -Community Development through leadership, grant funding, networking and resource sharing.-Fund Raising and Donor Development skills (still working on the golf swing) -Experienced in Board Education and Development-Excellent communication skills -diplomatic and quick witted-Strong written skills-Easy communicator and public speaker - testified before elected representatives in the Indiana State Capitol advocating for clearer definition in the language of Indiana Rape Laws. Presented research to Ayatollahs in Iran on Eschatology. And while monotheistic traditions anticipate divine succor to reach that better day; Margert Mead summed it up best: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has!"-Activist and Educator-Proven track record working as an advocate 'boots on the ground' as well as with systems for change. -Recognition for change making by the Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking-Established SART teams and protocols based on national best standards in three rural counties in Indiana. This required collaboration with Hospital Administrations, Prosecuting Attorneys, Law Enforcement and State Coalitions. -Certified Trainer LGH Enneagram Personality Profiler ( I am a definite 7 with a well used 8 wing) -Co Creator of Primary Prevention Program based on the 40 Developmental Assets called HEROS, utilized by Purdue Extension during COVID and piloted in rural preschools through grant funding. -Multiple work on multiple boards, coalitions and committees. Firmer believer in helping others be heard, seen and included at the decision making table.-Extensive background in trauma informed care, the culture of poverty, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking.