EDUCATION

Graduate Certificate - Geriatric Care Management, University of Florida - Gainesville – 2005

Master of Arts - Social Science, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA –1997

Bachelor of Arts, Human Health and Behavior, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA –1990

Certificate of Practical Nursing (LPN), John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL – 1984

POST GRADUATE

Certified Professional Guardianship Certificate Program - University of Washington - March 2009

Certificate Program in Geriatric Mental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, June 2008

Certified Care Manager - National Academy of Certified Care Managers, October 2007

Certificate Program in Gerontology, University of Washington Seattle, WA. – 2006 – Gerontology

Graduate Certificate - Geriatric Care Management, University of Florida - Gainesville – 2005

Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Executives, University of Washington Seattle, WA. – 2002

Licenses and Certifications

-Licensed Practical Nurse

-Care Manager - Certified (CMC)

-Certified Professional Guardian (CPG)

-Qualified Dementia Care Provider (Alzheimer's Foundation of America)

-Qualified Dementia Care Specialist (Alzheimer's Foundation of America)

Continuing Education

Professional Care Manager Fall Prevention Seminar Yale University School of Medicine

Helping Older Adults Cope with Grief and Loss - University of Washington School of Social Work -

Dementia: Diagnosis and Family Support - University of Washington School of Social Work

Mood and Thought Disorders in Older Adults University of Washington School of Social Work

Navigating Multiple Systems in Working with Older Adults, University of Washington School of Social Work

Diagnosing and Treating Older Adults with Mental Illness - University of Washington School of Social Work

Medicaid Boot Camp - King County Bar Association - March 2010

Advanced Guardianship Issues: Navigating Through Troubled Times - King County Bar Association - April 2010

Professional Associations and Memberships

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

National Guardianship Association

Washington Association of Professional Guardians

Senior Action Network

Better Business Bureau

Volunteer

Board Director - Western Region - National Association of Professional Care Managers.

Board Director - BBB of Alaska, Oregon & Western Washington- 2010

Early Memory Loss Seminar Facilitator - Alzheimer Associations