I am an award-winning, experienced marketing communications and public relations professional with an MBA in Marketing from the University of St Thomas. My expertise is in the areas of communications planning, working effectively with agencies, recruiting and engaging volunteers, handling crisis /issues communications and serving as a media spokesperson.
 
 My work has been balanced by fitness and fun, completing 25 running marathons and more than 50 cross country ski marathons. Pacing is critical at work or at play and through my 43 year career, I have learned that often taking or creating the path of least resistance for specific project leads to long-term success.