Energetic and experienced, caring and empathetic, strategic and forward thinking, takes the initiative and not afraid to lead.  These are some of the adjectives to describe my approach to communications.  My professional motto is: get the right information to the right people at the right time so they can make the right decision.

• Master of Science, Journalism, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Arts, History, Illinois College
• Advanced Public Information Officer Certification, FEMA Emergency Management Institute
• German B2 Certification, Berlitz and Goethe Institute