Two of the burning interests in my life are diversity and disability, and my degree in Rehabilitation Counseling has given me opportunities to work in both areas. Following graduation I worked for several years in Independent Living and other disability advocacy areas. I have continued to be active locally and nationally as a member of the National Association of Protection and Advocacy Governing board and serve currently as the President of the Michigan Protection and Advocacy Governing board. As a Native American, I have served on National and local boards and continued to train as a consultant in the areas of cultural competency.

Since 1996 I have been the Psychiatric/Brain Injury specialist in the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities at MSU. I work with students who are experiencing educational problems as a result of psychiatric or brain injury disabilities, helping them to receive the accommodations necessary for a successful experience while at MSU. My degree has given me the knowledge base and the flexibility to branch out in various directions while still maintaining my original core goals and values.

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