I'm a native Floridian, born and raised in Coral Gables.  I graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park with a B.A. in Communications and English. Initially an Associate Producer for WMFE-TV in Orlando producing public affairs television programming, I transitioned to technology, training and management.  At PricewaterhouseCoopers for close to 20 years, I taught Presentation Skills, Effective Writing and Time Management and supported our technology infrastructure. My focus was process reengineering, training, asset management, finance and publishing.

When it became apparent my son, Jonathan, was severely affected by Autism, I stepped aside from my corporate career to focus on my family researching and applying home therapies for Jonathan.

Later, I felt called to apply my business experience in the non-profit arena.  Before joining the Bayshore team in July 2008, I worked on a curriculum project for Cambridge Christian School and served another local church managing their office and publications.  I now find joy serving God in interesting ways at Bayshore communicating our vision through our web site, bulletins and newsletters.

I have been married to Guy, a marketing executive, for 24 years. We are proud parents of 12 year old twins, Jonathan and Taylor.  Jonathan is in an Autistic Spectrum class at Caminiti Exceptional Center.  Profoundly affected by Autism, Jonathan speaks very few words but has a joyful spirit and loves to be tickled and sing bible songs.  Daughter, Taylor, is a 7th grader at Cambridge Christian School.  A brown belt in karate, Taylor plays the oboe, is passionate about reading, has a gift for drawing, loves cats and delights us with her acute sense of humor. She thinks the Penguins of Madascar are way cool and believes she has much in common with Skipper.

WHY  MINISTRY?

Every moment of this life is a gift and every encounter an opportunity to encourage others with the love of Christ.

THE CHURCH I SEE: 

Devoted followers of Christ who worship God, study His Word, pray, and use our gifts to love and help one another live as godly people so we can share Christ's love with the world.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BAYSHORE?

The beautiful example of people loving Jesus by serving others.

USELESS FACTS:

I began my first job at age 13, stringing tennis rackets at the Coral Gables Country Club.  I got paid $2.50 a racket and could string a racket in 14 minutes.

FAVORITE MOVIES:

The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins

HOBBIES:

Writing, reading, exercising, technology, friends and family!  I love digital photography, walking by the river, hitting tennis balls, lifting weights and journaling early in the morning.