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I am a retired educator and writer of several published articles and 2 books entitled What Happens Next: A Family Guide to Nursing Home Visits…and More; Entering the Age of Elegance: A Rite of Passage & Practical Guide for the Modern Maturing Woman.
Some of my achievements include:
*Title of Ms. Maryland Senior America 2003
*Recipient of the Fulbright Fellowship Seminars
Abroad award to South Africa, 1996
*Volunteer internship during the 2005 Maryland
legislative session as a Legacy Leadership
Institute graduate
*Lead facilitator for the Alternatives to Violence
Project in prison and community workshops on conflict resolution for ten years
*State representative for the National Family
* Caregivers Association’s caregiver community
action network 2006-2008
* Advisory board member: MD, Healthcare
Commission and the Interagency Commission for Aging Services: Maryland Dept. of Aging
* Hospice and homeless shelter volunteer
* Coordinator for the Good Samaritan Project at my church
* World traveler – all 7 continents

My philosophy of life is: find a need and fill it. I am the proud mother of son, Dominic and daughter, Alessa. My 3 grandsons are my greatest joy. I reside in Bowie, MD.

I am a retired educator and writer of several published articles and 2 books entitled What Happens Next: A Family Guide to Nursing Home Visits…and More; Entering the Age of Elegance: A Rite of Passage & Practical Guide for the Modern Maturing Woman. Some of my achievements include: *Title of Ms. Maryland Senior America 2003 *Recipient of the Fulbright Fellowship Seminars Abroad award... More