EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Social Science, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA –1997 – Organizational and Family Systems (Thesis - Home and Community Based Services for the Frail Elderly).

Bachelor of Arts, Health and Human Services, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA –1990 – Human Health and Behavior

Certificate of Practical Nursing (LPN), John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL – 1984

POST GRADUATE

Care Manager, Certified - National Academy of Certified Care Managers, October 2007

Certificate Program in Gerontology, University of Washington Seattle, WA. – 2006 – Gerontology

Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Care Management, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl. – 2005 - Geriatric Care Management

Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Executives, University of Washington Seattle, WA. – 2002 – Executive Financial Management and Accounting

Continuing Education

Diagnosing and Treating Older Adults with Mental Illness - University of Washington School of Social Work - 10-05-2007 through 12-07-2007

Helping Older Adults Cope with Grief and Loss - University of Washington School of Social Work - 01/10/2008 through 2/28/2008

Dementia: Diagnosis and Family Support - University of Washington School of Social Work - 01/11/2008 through 02/29/2008

Professional Care Manager Fall Prevention Seminar Yale University School of Medicine - 1/23/2008