Describe any previous branch positions and years you served.
I have served my branch as President, Treasurer and am currently Secretary.
Describe any AAUW California positions and years you served.
Advisor to DEI Coordinator, 2023-Present
Talk about any AAUW California conventions you attended in the last five years.
I have been serving AAUW California as Secretary since 2022. Prior to that I was the Communications Committee chairperson and Board Director for 2020-2022.
Talk about any pertinent community activities or connections and their corresponding dates.
I am involved in the local community with the Rotary with which I organize our collaboration with Joanie’s Purse Project. This is a local group that collects gently used purses and new toiletries to donate to women in transition from women’s shelters and housing placements. I also volunteer for a Rotary RYLA a youth leadership camp designed to encourage teen girls and boys to gain confidence and use teamwork to achieve goals and become leaders.
Describe your employment/professional experience, including current employment.
I worked in IT for over 30 years, then switched over to Human Resources in the retirement and benefits administration area. I am currently unemployed/semi-retired.
Describe any other special skills or experience.
As for Secretarial skills I have held the Secretary position for my branch, the state and for my local Rotary club for the last two years. That’s a lot of minutes!
Give your reasons for running for this office.
I am able to complete most tasks for this office at any time of day which works for me as I am a notorious night owl.
Are you available to visit branches statewide?
Yes