Objective:
To improve services and reduce stigma for special needs children.

Education:
1998 – 2000 University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN
1990 – 1993 Middle TN State University Murfreesboro, TN
BS in Sociology / Psychology Minor in Theatre

Work experience:
2000 – 2002 Tennessee Voices for Children Knoxville, TN
Family Outreach Specialist
Mental health training
Child advocacy
Mental health community awareness
Parent education
Special Event Coordinator

1987 – 1989 Frazee, Thomas & Tate, CPA Memphis, TN
Receptionist
Direct client assistance
Maintained mailroom and files
Final preparation of financial reports

1984 – 1986 Creative Controls Inc. Memphis, TN
Inside Sales
Took client orders
Made vendor orders
Billed clients and made bank deposits
Computer demonstration and set-up

1982-1984 General Cinema Mall of Memphis Memphis, TN
Concession & ticket sales

Volunteer experience:
Aug. - Dec. 1999 Mental Health Association Knoxville, TN
August 1999 RID Student Representative Boston, MA
May, Oct, Dec. 1999 Deaf Awareness Days Dollywood, TN
March 1999 TSD Mason Dixon Tournament Knoxville, TN
March 1998 PTA Silent Auction Chairperson Atlanta, GA

Interests and activities:
Girl Scout leader 2003 - present
PTA activities 1995 - present
Room Parent 1995 - 2000
Basic ASL competency
Intermediate web design competency

Membership History:
Tennessee Commission on Children & Youth (secretary)
Children’s Mental Health Coalition (Chair)
Tennessee Mental Health Planning Council
Tennessee Region 2 Planning Council
Tennessee System of Care Council
Childwatch III Coalition
Mental Health Awareness Coalition (vice-chair)
Lakeshore Patient Review Committee
Peninsula Patient Advocacy Program
Tennessee Consortium for Full-Service Schools
Blount County Community Health Initiative
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Knoxville Board Member
Nine Counties One Vision – education team
Smoky Mountain Home Education Association
Participant in IDEA reauthorization hearings

References available upon request.