“The Intelligent way to be selfish is to work for the welfare of others.”

~The Dalai Lama

It is an honor for me to serve community organizations that align with my passion and vision. This is part of my interest in lifelong learning. These are some of the organizations that I have worked with now or in the past.

  • Children's Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc.

    Board Member

    This organization works to make an impact for persons living with sickle cell disease in Pennsylvania through the PA Living Well with Sickle Cell Initiative stretching from Southwest PA through Central to the Northeast regions.

    For more information: https://cscfkids.org/.

  • Jefferson Community Collaborative

    Vision Council Member and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Action Team Member

    The Jefferson Community Collaborative is a network of community-serving organizations who are committed to working together to improve community life in Pittsburgh’s South Hills and lower Mon Valley.

    For more information: https://jeffersonrf.org/jefferson-community-collaborative-2/

  • Vintage Center for Active Adults

    Board of Directors

    Vintage Center for Active Adults, is guided by our mission statement: To Improve and Influence the Experience of Aging in our Community. Because, whether you are a baby boomer or approaching 90 years of age, the goals remain the same. I was pleased to serve on the board from 2016-2023.

    For more information: https://www.vintageseniorservices.org/index.php

  • Central Catholic Crew

    Board of Directors and Travel Logistics Chair

    This is a top-tier athletic program that rewards both individual work ethic as well as teamwork. I served on the board of directors and manage all travel and logistics for the crew from 2020-2024.

    For more information: https://www.facebook.com/centralcatholiccrew

  • Flourishing Communities

    Board of Directors

    Flourishing Communities is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor human dignity and promote self-sustainability through the elimination of impediments and disparities, identifying assets and developing opportunities for personal, family, and community well-being.

    For more information: https://flourishingcommunities.net/

  • American Public Health Association

    Aging & Public Health, Section, Mentoring Committee

    The mission of the Aging and Public Health Section of APHA is to promote the health and well-being of individuals as they age by improving their health, functioning, quality of life and financial security.

    For more information: https://www.apha.org/apha-communities/member-sections/aging-and-public-health

  • Rising Tide Partners-One Northside

    Advisory Board - Northside

    Rising Tide Partners works with community partners to proactively acquire real estate in order to preserve affordable housing and allow people to stay in their neighborhoods. I serve on a board that is working on the Northside.

    For more information: https://risingtidepartners.org/

  • Pennsylvania Environmental Council

    Board of Directors

    The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.

    www.pecpa.org