I was born in Pennsylvania and have been a resident of Pinellas County since 1970. I am a graduate of St. Petersburg College, School of Nursing and received my RN degree in 1984. My focus and commitment has been to serve our geriatric population.

I have been a Director of Nurses since 1989. In 1995, I became a Certified Director of Nurses through the Florida Director of Nurses Association, and later obtained my ALF administrator license in 2007.

I am an avid outdoorsman, enjoy saltwater fishing, and have completed 11 marathons — including New York, Boston, and Miami.