Active kayaker, trip planner and trip leader since 1995

American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Instructor

Certified Wilderness First Responder (Advanced First Aid) through Wilderness Medical Associates

Founding member of the San Diego Kayak Club, served as first club president

Member of the Valley Wide Kayak Club

Girl Scout Patch, Badge and Interest Project Counselor

Graduate of San Diego State University - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Psychology

Involved with the following organizations and activities:

San Diego Parks and Recreation - volunteer for teaching kayaking to people with disabilities

Camp Ronald Mcdonald For Good Times - sponsor of annual fundraiser to send kids with cancer and their families to camp

La Jolla Cove Swim Club - provide kayaks and volunteer as swimmer escort for local and long distance swims

I Love a Clean San Diego - provide kayaks and volunteer for coastal and river clean-ups

San Diego BayKeeper - sponsor of annual Save the Bay fundraising event