I had the immense good fortune of landing a job here in Sonoma County immediately upon graduation from California State University, Sacramento in 1983. Little did I know then what a wonderful world I was about to make 'my home'. Since then, I have developed a reverence for this special place - for its lush forests, spectacular coastline, gorgeous hiking trails, majestic old oaks, producing dairies and farms, and, most relevant to my real estate career, its diverse and appealing neighborhoods and communities.

Having moved many times as the daughter of a Navy officer, it has been indescribably precious to have lived in Sonoma County for more than 24 years now. My two sons have attended local public schools in Forestville – my oldest, a 2006 El Molino High School graduate, is now in his first year at UC Santa Barbara, and my youngest will graduate from El Molino in 2009 with many classmates familiar to him from kindergarten.

I began my real estate career in 1999 as assistant to the top producer in our Frank Howard Allen office in Sebastopol. From that position and with his generous guidance, I observed what true customer service in real estate looks like. In 2001 I decided I could also provide quality agency to clients of my own, so I obtained my license and my own desk at Frank Howard Allen and have been an independent agent since then.

• Licensed agent since September 2001
• Frank Howard Allen Bronze Award of Distinction 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008
• 2008 President, Sebastopol Chapter of Realtors
• 2007 Vice President, Sebastopol Chapter of Realtors
• Member, National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, and North Bay Association of Realtors
• Member, Citizens Advisory Committee, Sonoma County Agricultural and Open Space Preservation District, 1999 - 2002
• Continued coursework includes: Country Property Series, 2002, featuring in-depth education about real estate issues such as septic systems, wells, and zoning; 1031- Exchange Seminar sponsored by North American Title Company
• Contributing Realtor®, Climate Protection Campaign
• President and Club Manager, Forestville Soccer Club, 2003-2006
• Past Board Member, Sonoma County Conservation Action
• BA, Government, California State University Sacramento, 1983