I’m a Midwestern native but have spent my life in California since graduating from the University of Missouri. After working as a computer programmer at the University of California Irvine, I moved to San Francisco where I became a programming department head in the insurance industry. I applied to the GSB and was accepted into the Class of 1980. Following graduation, I served as Vice President of Administration for a newly formed company, again in the insurance industry. I retired early and began devoting my time to the non-profit arena.
I have volunteered for 30 years, including recently as Board Chair, at Until There’s A Cure Foundation, a nonprofit which sells products to raise funds for and to build awareness of HIV/AIDS (UNTIL.org). I am also part of the initial group from the GSB Class of 1980 that created Project Redwood following our 25th reunion. I have served as Co-Chair of Project Redwood, on the Board, and on many committees.
Project Redwood has become a significant part of my life for multiple reasons – the significant impact that we have had in alleviating poverty around the world, the chance to meet remarkable social entrepreneurs working on the ground to increase standards of living in poor and underserved populations, and the reward of working with amazing GSB alumni who are committed to our common cause.