Highlights

	Successful builder and leader of lasting, consensus-based communities
	Creative and innovative problem solver
	Supportive, persistent, and dedicated to increasing self-esteem and promoting personal growth in others
	Broad professional and personal experience with human resources
	Insightful application of strengths that work best for others

Education

1992 M. S. Environmental Studies with Elementary Teacher Certification

Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene, NH

1982 B. S. Recreation Education

University of Maine, Orono, ME

Employment

1995-2000 Pastor and Church/Community Services Coordinator

Congregational Church of Westminster West, Westminster, VT

Facilitated the creation of a new image for this church in rural Vermont, while continuing to perform pastoral duties. Worked with church membership and the greater community to open communication and increase utilization of the facility. Instituted monthly free community meal and co-edited newsletter. Assisted in the development of budgets and capital campaigns, addressing the needs of corresponding growth.

Represented the church on several local community boards dealing with issues such as elder care and housing, and emergency assistance. Provided oversight of building use and maintenance.

1993-1995 Parent Educator

Early Education Services, Brattleboro, VT

Met weekly with at-risk families (teen-aged parents, drug/alcohol abusers, sexual offenders, economically challenged) to assure their access to and use of appropriate services, and to provide parenting education. Served as family advocate with local agencies. Maintained required data and record-keeping for the administration of a federal grant.

1992-1993 Substitute Teacher

Westminster School District, Westminster, VT

1991 Admissions Counselor

1990 Student Assistant, Admissions Office

Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene, NH

1986-1989 Land Survey Technician and Deed Researcher

Fairview Land Services, East Hampstead, NH

1985-1986 Social Worker

Greene Acres Manor Nursing Home, Greene, ME

1985 Instructor: Activities of Daily Living

Latham School, Brewster, MA

1983-1985 Recreation Therapist

1985 Walter E. Fernald State School, Waltham, MA

1983-1984 Abbot Group Home, Abbot, ME

Miscellaneous

2000 Planned workshop:

“Community, Nature & Spirit: A Braid of Practical Experience”

Antioch New England Graduate School: Community, Nature & Spirit Conference

Keene, NH

1999 Planned and taught workshop: “Our Church, Our Community”

Bangor Seminary’s Small Church Leadership Certificate Program

Bangor, ME

1998-1999 Executive Committee, Board of Directors

1995-1998 Member, Board of Directors

Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ, Burlington, VT

1992-1998 Girl Scout Troop Leader