Business, hospitality and marketing professional with over 30 years of experience spanning higher education, nonprofit leadership, hotel operations, event planning, and media production. A relationship-driven communicator and community advocate with a passion for service, education, and connecting people for greater impact.
Current Board & Advisory Roles:
President, Virginia Beach Travel and Tourism Foundation
Vice President, Virginia Oyster Trail
Board Member:
Ping Pong for Charity, Nature Matters, Lorraine Bethea Hospice Foundation, Give
Back 2 Da Block
Advisory Board Member: Culinary Institute of Virginia, Virginia Green, TCC Hospitality Program
Enjewel Ambassador
Member, Mayor's Commission for Offshore Wind
Past Civic Service:
- Bayfront Advisory Commission
- Advertising Advisory Commission
- Mayor's Commission on Aging
- Citizens Committee on Boards and Commissions
- RAC Subcommittees (Beach Events & G.R.E.E.N.)
Community Engagement:
- Volunteer & Judge: DECA, FBLA, ProStart Culinary Competitions
- Mentor: Junior Achievement of Hampton Roads