
A life-long learner with a focus on social impact, education, and individual leadership. A retired career Naval officer rising to the senior rank of Captain and awarded for leadership assignments and recognized by White House for positive impact on those service members and their families that were catastrophically affected both physically and emotionally by injury and disability. Most recently focused efforts on food insecurity and creating tangible gains and sustainability in WV food banks.
Focused on social impact centered around food insecurity for underserved populations and specifically raising profile and funding of WV Foodbanks
A collateral role as the spouse of the commander to assist in the patient and family care experience of severely ill and injured service members. The by-name request of the First Lady to escort and interface visitations to patients and families and committee memberships. Worked closely with health care providers, benevolent organizations and clergy of all faiths in supporting patients and their families.
Command lead for medical education of personnel preparing for key billets in joint operational assignments.
Facilitated and instructed junior and senior officers from all areas on leadership development principles and subordinate development