I am a long time friend, student and avid supporter of RFKjr’s efforts to clean up our environment, our healthcare system and our food and water supply. I have studied the politics that Bobby has identified, as creating the culture of corruption within our government agencies. I have come into personal contact with many of the people involved in this culture and like Bobby, I have become very disillusioned with my close friends in the democratic party, who mandated an experimental drug on both my children and grandchildren. I am more than ready to become part of the solution. I was very active in RFKjr's campaign in the Coachella Valley. I worked directly with Debbie Fuggetta who managed the Kennedy campaign in the Coachella Valley and assisted her, as we spent countless hours tabling at the Macy’s Mall, talking to as many people as we could to explain Bobby’s vision for a healthier America, bannering on freeways, driving back and forth to meet our fellow Kennedy supporters in LA and Orange County and meeting with republicans, in our community, to make a smooth transition with our combined team. My new Kennedy/Trump family gives me a new sense of purpose, as we continue to lobby for a new Healthy America. As a successful business leader, in the Seattle area for over 30 years, my speciality was always public-media relations, from my roots in my retail, designer clothing establishments in four states.. I was selected, by the University of Washington, to serve my community in many other capacities. First, I was chosen to serve as Community Chair of Harborview Hospital and Medical Center. It was an exciting opportunity to work with the best doctors in our region, at a hospital that developed Medic One (911) emergency and is still considered one of the best hospitals in our country. I helped create a high profile position for the hospital in our community and established a very profitable campaign for their first of many Galas, along with CEO David Jaffe and Jonesse Spisso, current CEO of UCLA Hospital. Through my experience with Harborview, my position was expanded to become a member of the Academic Medical Council at the University of Washington, ironically, along with Bill Gates senior, Bill Gates Jr and Jeff Brotman, founder of Costco. We served as a bridge between Business and the Medical communities in Seattle. One of my clothing business was located in front of the Microsoft building in Bellevue Washington. I became connected to several high level Israeli Microsoft employees, who invited me to join a unique board, The Israel Policy Forum. I joined their executive committee and traveled with them to Israel, under the guidance of Mara Rudman and William Cohen, working towards a two state solution..We were the first to go into Ramallah, after Arafat was airlifted out and yes, we negotiated a deal that unfortunately never came to pass. However, I was given an award at the Waldorf in NYC for my efforts, joined by then, Senator Biden and Vice Prime Minister Olmert and was also awarded a Congressional Record from my congressman Jim Mcderrmott. I also served as Washington State Chair of Care International and worked with the director of Care, Jerusalem Ayman Mashti, My connection at the University of Washington also provided an opportunity to help create a board, 'Center for Women and Democracy'. Our first mission was to travel to Cuba, along with Senator Maria Cantwell, where we were greeted by Fidel Castro and were the first to open trade between Cuba and Washington State.I was given the unique job by Senator Cantwell to host (Legal Charge) the Cuban diplomats on their travels to Seattle. It was after this trip that I met RFKjr through some mutual connections at Sundance. Bobby agreed to be interviewed for a documentary film I was directing/producing. He was kind enough to educate me, from his perspective of history and guided me towards other important interviews for the film including Ted Sorensen. Thus, Embargo was born. The rest is History. Over my unlikely 30 years experience in foreign policy, media, including directing producing and interviewing very high level guests, helping to connect the Seattle medical community with our business community and as it turns out, a major hub of Big Pharma. It has been a very interesting journey. With my unique expertise and my passion for the work ahead, I hope there will be a role for me to serve my country in the Trump/Kennedy administration. It would be my greatest honor to do so..
Professional leader with proven track record in guiding teams to achieve organizational goals and drive continuous improvement. Recognized for fostering inclusive and collaborative environment while maintaining steadfast focus on results. Known for strategic thinking and adaptability in dynamic settings.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Both Healthcare and International affairs with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Emanuel "Manny" Berlingo Award for Best Feature Length Documentary
Director/Producer/Writer.
Premiered at Miami International Film Festival and LBJ Presidential Library