I have the experience needed to represent "All of the Residents of Santa Monica".
Appointed Office - City of Santa Monica Recreation and Parks Commission Vice Chair (2 term)
Liaison - Park Master Plan, Planning Commission, Virginia Ave Park, Community Gardens, Field and Sports Commission, Community Gardens, City Homeless Steering Committee
Volunteer - Kidsave.org - The work of Kidsave is to create change so forgotten orphanage and foster kids (ages 12 -16) are found — and connected to families and caring adults. I have 2 adopted children through the advocacy of Kidsave. My family have given back for the past 10 years. We are Kidsave Ambassadors.
Santa Monica 4th of July Parade - Produced by the Ocean Park Association, celebrating community. Team Leader for the past 12 years, Decorations, VIP, and Vehicles, Promotion and Engagement.
Westside Thanksgiving.org Team Leader - since 2005 (was held at SM Civic Center before closed to public - since moved on to the VA, presently at the West LA Civic Center. Over three decades of tradition serving the community a wonderful free sit-down Thanksgiving dinner. Also provides free haircuts, blankets, clothing, hygiene kits, medical, optical, and dental services, vaccination, a resource fair, and a children’s carnival.
PTA Council - Vice President of Communication 2012 -2015
PTA Samohi - Vice President of Health and Safety 2015-2017
Education Foundation - Fundraising Campaigns
Social Action Chair - Nashuva.org - Work with local organizations to provide services; Westside Food Bank, Upward Bound House, Hope Street, Tree People and SPY (homeless youth)
Attend Neighbor Group meetings, Retain membership in Sunset Park, Ocean Park, SMRR, and Pico Neighborhood, also volunteer services to the Pico Improvement District.
I bring a unique perspective as the only housing provider running or presently seated on the board.