Education
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology- University of Massachusetts, 2011
Master of Art- Humboldt State University, 1990
Single Subject Credential in Art- Humboldt State University, 1982
Graduate Study in Education- UC Santa Cruz , 1981
Bachelor of Art- Humboldt State University , 1980
Professional Experience
Lead Artist, Art for the Young at Heart, Ink People Center for the Arts 2010-12, 2020-present
Member, Trinidad Art Gallery, 2019 – 2022
Director, Humboldt/Del Norte RSVP 2012 – 2019
Coordinator, Art Installation Project, Arcata Recycling Center 2010
Arts in the Afternoon Coordinator, City of Arcata 2000-2009
Art Teacher, Sunset School of the Arts/Arcata Elementary School 2003-2007
Art Instructor, Humboldt Community Access & Resources 1998-2000
Art Teacher, Arcata High School 1997-1998
Video Teacher, Private Industry Council, Humboldt County Summer 1997-1998
Artist -in-Residence, Sunset School of the Arts 1994-1997
Business Owner/Videographer, Arcata and Blue Lake, CA 1991-1995
Artist-in-Residence, Freshwater and Equinox Schools 1986-1990
Migrant Assistance in Baja, 2020-2023
Border Angels, 2019-2020
Equity Arcata Design Team Member, 2018
Food for People, 2018
Potawot Community Garden, 2017-2018
City of Arcata Public Safety Task Force, 2016-2017
Board Member, Redwood Community Action Agency, 2014-2016
Bar-O Boys Juvenile Detention Ranch, 2014-2015
Coordinating Committee, Arcata Elder Village, 2010-2012
Coordinator, New Orleans Youth Project, Humboldt County 2007-2010
Selection Committee, Wells Fargo Teacher Excellence Award, Humboldt County 2008
Commissioner, Nuclear Weapons Free Zone, City of Arcata 2003-2005
Member, Arcata Community Forum, Arcata 1999-2001
Coordinator, Legislative Review Committee, Humboldt County 1999-2001
Co-coordinator, Citizens for Social Responsibility, Humboldt County 1990-1992
Co-coordinator, Educators for Social Responsibility, Humboldt County 1983-1985
Program Director, Youth Educational Services, Humboldt State University 1976-1980
Volunteer , CONTACT, Humboldt State University 1975-1976