Although I am a born-n-bred Tar Heel, Florida is now my 5th US state of residence.  It only took 3 years to really get "thawed out" from living in the foothills of the Alleghany Mountains, in Corning, NY. 

During the years that I was at home with children, I had many volunteer opportunities that gave me a broad range of experience working with nonprofit organizations.  I enjoyed working with Girl Scouts, but I also sat on the Boards of Directors for two vastly different NPO’s.  When I was able to return to the work force, I sought a position with a local nonprofit in Steuben Co, NY.

Working for this nonprofit was a challenge.  I was able to bring a visibility to the organization that they had never had, and was able to keep the name in front of the press in a positive light.  Now, working for a major corporation and being on the "giving" side rather than the asking one, I am pleased to be able to reach such a variety of fabulous organizations here in Broward County. 

My family includes my husband, adult daughter and son, and 2 insane cats.  I’m a mad knitter, working amongst a variety of projects at any given time, but I used to teach English smocking, tatting, and a variety of specialized sewing machine techniques, including French Lace work and piecework.  You will always find me with a book close by!