Welcome to MMOP! I'm so glad that you are here. While people from all walks of life will discover this site, you have a lot in common with the MMOP crew if:
- You enjoy bringing joy and happiness to others;
- You rejoice in life's simple pleasures;
- You recognize the value in kindness, compassion, and giving to others;
- You stop to smell the flowers and revel in the beauty around you.
I'm a giver and people tell me that my superpower is being a memory maker. My most important titles are mom, wife, and executive. However, I also really love being mom #2 to my kids' friends, sister, daughter, friend, etc. Throughout my career,I have developed a passion for leading and inspiring positive interactions and get to practice this regularly as the Executive Director of Benco, a non-profit organization that serves people with disabilities. I am an active member of the DD Coalition, the Good Samaritan Ethics Committee, and a consultant for the UPAG and Oregon POLST Coalition. I have 24 years of experience supporting and managing diverse teams, advocating with and elevating others to illuminate opportunities for a more equitable and inclusive community. I love celebrating others and planning events, cooking, and baking are some of my favorite things.
Leadership is my jam and finding an optimum flow between work obligations and life responsibilities is something I am passionate about. My husband would say my glass is half full and a work friend would say I am full of rainbows and butterflies.
If you enjoy creating meaningful experiences for others that lead to positive memories, this is the place for you!