I have an extensive background in community and public relations, business development and news broadcasting. I have served as the Manager of Community Relations for Vi at Bentley Village in Naples for four years. I also have 12 years of experience as a new reporter, anchor and director for radio and television in Ohio, Indiana and Florida.

I just completed my one-year term as the president of the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. I also serve on the marketing and wildlife committees at the Conservancy of SWFL.

My educational background includes Associate of Arts in Communications, a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communications.