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Advocating for and supporting strong families is my passion. After a ten-year hiatus from my career and graduate school to focus on blending our family of ten children, I recently returned to my graduate studies and am pursuing a Masters in Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University, where I am specializing in stepfamily research and curriculum development. I use my background and experiences to empower remarrying couples and stepfamilies to create and sustain healthy and happy relationships.

Support and coordinate the efforts of the Utah Marriage Commission to expand existing programs, launch new initiatives, and facilitate promotional and fundraising activities through strategic cultivation of donor relationships, sponsorships, and collaborative partnerships with community agencies and other marriage and family support service providers.

Coordinated planned giving, fundraising, and donor recognition events. Initiated new and strengthened current prospect relationships, resulting in over $2,000,000 funds raised. Submitted grant and funding proposals to foundations, private businesses, and state and federal organizations, 80% successfully funded.

Developed and implemented comprehensive program designed to meet the needs of nontraditional students, successfully decreasing attrition and enhancing academic performance of target group. Recruited and advised program participants. Supervised staff and coordinated the provision of support services. Secured funding and administrative support through grant writing, marketing, and community collaborations for all aspects of program including on-site childcare facility and play garden, workshop series, fitness facility, and student financial aid.

Managed all aspects of seasonal service project for needy families throughout Box Elder County, including coordination of fundraising, publicity, and community partnerships, and supervision of volunteers.

Managed all aspects of annual community event promoting cohesion in the community through the formation and strengthening of collaborative relationships. Provided families and individuals with access to services, training, and workshops. Estimated annual attendance over 3500