Biography
I was very lucky to grow up in Austin spending lots of time outdoors. Waller Creek ran through our back yard, so I learned about frogs, toads, and snakes at an early age, and we fed the cardinals and blue jays shelled pecans in our front yard. In addition to several terrariums, I had a small greenhouse full of begonias and African violets (it was the 1960s after all). I’ve been an avid birder and member of Travis Audubon for about 15 years. Birding with Jane Tillman brought me to NPSOT. I joined the Austin chapter in 2014, along with my husband, and we joined the Hill Country chapter in 2017 after moving to Hays County. I have served as the president of our chapter for the past year and a half. As a native Texan, I value our native plants for their beauty and resiliency, and their role in providing for wildlife and human life. As a NPSOT member, I appreciate the educational and volunteer opportunities that the organization provides. I think this is an exciting time to volunteer at the State level of the organization. The accomplishments of the last several years, including the addition of an Executive Director, make it possible for NPSOT to advocate for our mission more effectively. My background is in sales, marketing, and nonprofit development. I enjoy making connections with people and exploring opportunities for collaboration. I look forward to working with the State and local chapters to increase both our membership and our positive impact on conservation in Texas.