About me…

Pasadena is the star. (I play a supporting role!)

For nearly three decades, Pasadena has been my home and the place where I learned what it truly means to be an engaged citizen.

I created this site because decisions made at City Hall shape the places we experience every day – our neighborhoods, streets, schools, businesses, historic buildings, trees, and public spaces. Too often, residents learn about those decisions only after they are well underway.

How it started 

My own involvement began with neighborhood issues and grew into years of attending public meetings, reading staff reports, organizing residents, writing opinion pieces, raising funds, and speaking before the City Council and Pasadena’s commissions. Along the way, I have learned that thoughtful public involvement can make a difference – but only when people have clear information and know when and how to participate.

How it’s going

This civic journal is a place to share what I am learning, ask difficult questions, and help make local government more understandable and accessible. It is not about opposing every change or pretending there are easy answers. It is about encouraging better planning, responsible stewardship, measurable results, and meaningful public participation.

Let’s all show up!

I believe Pasadena can welcome new ideas and investment while protecting the history, beauty, neighborhoods, and institutions that make our city extraordinary. Great cities do not happen by accident. They remain great because people care enough to pay attention, speak up, and show up.

Showing up has become second nature…

Pasadena Now

Guest Opinion Writer  (ongoing)

  • Write guest commentary on Pasadena government, development, neighborhood preservation, civic participation, and quality-of-life issues.
  • Translate complex local policy questions into accessible commentary that encourages informed public participation.

Livable Pasadena

Founder  (2018-Present)

  • Founded a resident coalition focused on balanced community development, neighborhood livability, green space, and thoughtful civic participation.

St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (current)

St. Philip the Apostle School

School Board Member  (current – second year)

  • Support school governance, community engagement, and the long-term strength of a parish school serving Pasadena families.

Pasadena Supper Club

President  (2025)

  • Led social activities and member engagement during the 2025 term.

Madison Heights Neighborhood Association

VP, Membership and Block Captain Chair  (2016-2022)

  • Helped re-establish the association, including nonprofit registration, bylaws, and neighborhood boundaries; lead board and resident communications on local proposals.
  • Led the effort to designate the Magnolia Avenue block as a historic landmark in 2019 and continue to support broader neighborhood preservation efforts.
  • Led the MHNA Fourth of July Parade from 2016-2019, overseeing permits, road closures, entertainment, civic participation, and community fundraising.

The First Tee of Greater Pasadena

Board Member  (2021-2024)

  • Supported an organization using golf-based programming to build confidence, character, and life skills in young people.

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles – San Gabriel Region

Board Member  (2017-2020)

  • Hosted the annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner for more than 400 attendees and helped raise approximately $70,000-$100,000 at each annual gala.

St. Philip the Apostle Church

Board Member  (2013-2016)

  • Strengthened member engagement and organized a 400-person jubilee dinner, including speakers and entertainment.


The Valley Hunt Club
Cotillion Chair  (2013-2015)

  • Led a youth program designed to build interpersonal skills, confidence, and comfort in social settings.

Foothill Family

Board Member  (2010-2013)

  • Co-chaired the 2009 annual gala before joining the board; the event was among the organization’s most successful in attendance and financial results.

Selected Accomplishments

  • Helped raise approximately $1 million over a decade for schools, nonprofit organizations, and community causes.
  • Organized Mayfield Junior School’s 2014 ‘Under the Big Top’ event, the largest fundraiser in the school’s history at that time.
  • Delivered public comment at numerous City Council, Planning Commission, Design Commission, transportation, and other civic meetings, as well as in meetings with elected officials.
  • Published guest opinion articles addressing Pasadena public policy, growth, preservation, civic participation, and quality of life.

Professional Experience + Education

Pacific Hospital of Long Beach

Charge Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit  (1996-1997)

Pepperdine University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing  (1998)

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)  (1995)