Education

Master of Public Administration (December 1998)
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.

Bachelor of Arts (December 1996)
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.

Professional Experience

Program Director (Nov. 2000- July 2003)
Mt. Hood Community College-Mt. Hood Literacy Coalition, Gresham, OR.
Managed community literacy program with 50 volunteers, six part-time instructors, and five staff.

Part-time Faculty/ Instructor (Sept.1999- Jun. 2001)
Mt. Hood Community College Business and Computer Technology Division, Gresham, OR.
Taught accredited courses in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and Keyboarding.

Trainer/Coordinator (Mar. 1999- Jun. 2000)
Mt. Hood Community College Steps to Success Program, Gresham, OR.
Taught time management, resume development, customer service, and computer classes.

Academic Advisor (Oct. 1998- Mar. 2000)
Mt. Hood Community Academic Advising and Counsel Division, Gresham, OR.
Temporary position providing academic advising and career guidance to students.

Part-time Program Assistant (Jan. 1994- Dec. 1995)
University of South Florida Graduate School, Tampa, FL
Processed graduate student admissions, program, and graduation forms.

Community Involvements

Portland Literacy Council - Board Member, Portland, OR
City of Gresham Property Maintenance Committee, Gresham, OR
Mount Hood Literacy Coalition – Board Chair, Gresham, OR
Outreach Grant Literacy Initiative, Portland, OR
Celebrate Literacy - Read With Me Tri-County