About Me

Historic marker detailing Col. John Pemberton's 1780 military assembly under a massive oak.

My background

Deep East Tennessee family roots
First Families of Tennessee (Col. John Pemberton); former Texas resident
Retired; 27 years of experience in government relations, healthcare policy, and corporate communications
Strong public and non-profit leadership background
Two married daughters and six wonderful grandchildren

Smiling elderly woman with white hair and glasses.

Education and Training

Washington County, TN 101
Leadership Houston, Greater Houston Partnership
Leadership Texas, Foundation for Women's Resources
Leadership America, Foundation for Women's Resources
Senior Policy Fellow, America's Essential Hospitals (formerly National Association of Public Hospitals)
Greenbrier College for Women, W. Va.
The University of Texas at Austin

Hand placing a flyer on a gold door handle.

Past Volunteer & Community Leadership

Alzheimer's Disease Association, National Director (Chair, National Public Policy)
Alzheimer's Disease Association of Greater Houston and Southwest Texas, President
Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease, Vice Chair
United Cerebral Palsy of Texas, Director
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Director
Texas Association of Business - Houston Chapter, President
City of Baytown Municipal Development District, Charter Director
Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center, Director,
Rotary Club of Baytown, Director