Provide advocacy and information regarding consumer rights and responsibilities. Advise consumers on employment matters and provide benefits analysis. Participate in and conduct grassroots organizing/collaboration to influence policy and develop positions. Assist in community and program development planning and public relations efforts. Conduct disability awareness and ADA training and consultations for individuals, local businesses, agencies, and public… Show more Provide advocacy and information regarding consumer rights and responsibilities. Advise consumers on employment matters and provide benefits analysis. Participate in and conduct grassroots organizing/collaboration to influence policy and develop positions. Assist in community and program development planning and public relations efforts. Conduct disability awareness and ADA training and consultations for individuals, local businesses, agencies, and public officials. Conduct legislative advocacy on behalf of all Montana Centers for Independent Living during Montana's biannual legislative sessions. Legislative lobbyist during 2009 & 2011 Montana Legislative sessions. Facilitate local collaborative efforts between the aging and disability communities to help advocate for common causes; organize local public Legislative candidate forums. Show less

Collaborated with local area businesses to improve physical accessCo-facilitated Building Advocacy and Learning Leadership Skills training at local high schoolsWrote letters to Legislators regarding issues and legislation pertaining to people with disabilities

Participated in formulating and gaining IRB approval of a research study; co-investigator of studyParticipated in developing and disseminating future directions agenda youth policy recommendationsAssisted in the development of organizational policies and the incorporation of NYLN as a non-profit organization

Enlisted as a high school junior; basic training 1996, AIT 1997: honor graduatePrimary Leadership Development Course 1998; Nuclear, Biological, & Chemical Defense School 1999Medical leave 1999 – 2004; honorable discharge 2004