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RESUME

BACKGROUND AND GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE

I started working with public health issues as an employee of the Texas State Children’s Mental Health Hospital prior to moving to Alaska in 1976.

In Alaska, I’ve been engaged in public health policy matters as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, as a Juneau Assembly member, as a chief of staff to a legislator, as a special assistant to the Governor, and as a lobbyist for health and social services providers and advocates.

My background with non-profit organizations is extensive. I founded Juneau’s AWARE shelter for victims of domestic sexual assault and served as its first director for nine years. I helped create the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and served as its first Chair and legislative representative.

While on the CBJ assembly, I was appointed chair of the Health and Social Service Committee. During that time, Juneau became a model on disability issue. With support of the other members we funded the first Juneau’s high school teen health clinic in the State. It has been in operation for over 10 years with much success.

My understanding of and concerns about health issues were recognized when the Governor appointed me to serve as one of seven Trustees of the Alaska State Mental Health Trust Authority.

I’ve helped develop various health-related coalitions during my public service, and conducted a workshop at the Public Health Summit on coalition building.

I co-coordinated the Governor’s Domestic Violence Summit, and helped set up Trail Mix, Inc. in Juneau.

I’ve provided lobbying services since 1997 to the following organizations: Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Apple Inc, Alaska Physical Therapy Association, Alaska Nurses Association, Alaska Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Alaska Planned Parenthood Votes, League of Women Voters, Alaska Pharmacists Association, Alaska Women’s Lobby, and the Alaska Immigration Justice Project.

My work includes public policy reporting and consultation services to the Alaska League of Women Voters, the Alaska Public Health Association, the Alaska Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Alaska Association of Homes for Children and Alaska Early Childhood Coalition, and the Alaska Professional Nurses Organization.

Over the years, I have been instrumental in developing various pieces of health and medical assistance legislation in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault, alcohol, cancer care, and reproductive rights.

Finally, I’ve owned and operated several small businesses with my family - Tenass Pass Shellfish Farm; The Shellfish Market; A Moveable Feast and Poseidon Red Bull Distribution Company for Southeast of Alaska.

SUMMARY

I have an excellent network of associations throughout the public sector and health services community. I am an effective lobbyist with over 37 years of experience working in the public policy arena. I enjoy good working relationships with many legislators and legislative staff.

HONORS

President Reagan, the Alaska Legislature, the City and Borough of Juneau, Ms. Magazine, Rotary International, US Department of Human Services, Alaska National Association of Social Workers, Governor’s Committee on Employment on People with Disabilities, The Alaska Governor’s Council For the Handicapped & Gifted, and Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation have honored me.

I also received the 1st AWARE Woman of Distinction Award, Alaska First Ladies Annual Women’s Volunteer Achievement Award, and was chosen as a Fleming Fellow for outstanding work as a state legislator.

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