Having spent most of my life in Washougal WA, I love the small town feel of Woodland.  I attended college at George Fox University in Newberg OR and Clark College.  My professional experience includes: running an activities program at a Behavioral Health, Assisted Living Facility in Portland OR and working for the State of Oregon as a case manager.  I was also a part of a non- profit organization in Xian, China where we provided care to HIV positive orphans.  I am the proud mom of seven children, five of whom came into my family through the blessing of adoption.  In my free time I love to be outdoors with my family and therapy dog, Hanna.  I have skills and certifications in therapeutic recreation, conflict resolution and de-escalation and other areas of behavioral health and elder care.