I have been in the Midwest: Yellow Springs, Ohio area for 30 years where I raised my two daughters; by far my greatest achievement. In 2022, my role at home expanded to Grandmother!
Professionally, with a degree from Ohio University in Fashion, I have built an award-winning career in the US fashion/apparel industry. I have had the opportunity to travel extensively for the apparel industry with leadership positions in a variety of responsibilities in Design, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and the supporting technology.
As an encore career, in 2016, I joined the Yellow Springs Community Foundation (YSCF) to implement their strategic plan which has proved an exciting local opportunity for both the YSCF and me. I am committed to giving back to the community and make time to serve in positions of local nonprofits in addition to the YSCF; The Yellow Springs Development Corporation and previously with John Bryan Community Pottery, the Little Art Theatre, and The Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Whether in the private, public or nonprofit sector, I am vested, curious, solve problems, take responsibility, improve performance and raise the quality of those lives I touch.
2016 began a new chapter for the Yellow Spring Community Foundation and for me. After some thirty years in the apparel industry, I broaden my course becoming Executive Director charged with implementation of the Foundation’s strategic plan. I have lived in Miami Township for 30 years, commuting for work to points far and wide where apparel is designed, made, and shipped. It is an exciting career, yet, when I was home and engaging with local nonprofits, I also felt rewarded.
The first few months learning the new language of “foundations” quickly turned into 5 years. We have a good team (Board, Staff and Volunteers) and provide support to our local nonprofits while supporting our donor’s philanthropic plans. The board and staff worked hard in 2016 to provide the roadmap for us by adopting the strategic plan. We are well on our way with even more focus on you; implemented: accessible scholarship requirements and anonymity for Donor Advised Funds; in development: an opportunity for Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), improvements to the grant request process and so much more.
