I have a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Villanova University and a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from the University of Dallas. I am certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and I hold Texas Certificates in Basic Mediation Training Family/Divorce Training; Dispute Resolution from the North Lake College Center for Dispute Resolution and have participated in a Mediation Practicum from Dispute Mediation Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX.  I am a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Dallas Human Resource Management Association (DHRMA), where I have been a Vice President/Board Member and served on the Workforce Readiness Committee as well as the HR Southwest Conference.  I am also a past member of the Texas Association of Mediators, as well as the Association for Conflict Resolution, Dallas. 

My background includes over 30 years of broad and progressively responsible Business Management, Human Resources and Conflict Resolution experience, including proven skills in: Employee Relations, Conflict Management, EEO and Governmental Compliance, Organizational Development, Human Resource Development and Training, Compensation, Benefits and HR Information Systems and significant small business experience including two start-ups.  I currently work for Insperity in Dallas, Texas as a Senior Human Resource Specialist where I provide strategic HR consulting, training, facilitation and employee relations services for my small to mid-sized business clients to help them improve employee productivity and reduce employer liabilities.

When I have a free moment, I love spending time with my grandchildren. I am also an animal lover and I like to volunteer my time in the community to help my church, hospitals and those who need mediation services, and this year I joined Toastmasters!