Originally from Canada, I moved to Kodiak, Alaska in 1971 with my husband who was a commercial fisherman. In 1979 we moved to Wasilla in the beautiful Matanuska valley where we continued raising our family.

I am now blessed to be a great-grandmother and love spending time with my family. My first experience of quilting began in 2013 when my dear friend Shirley invited me to learn to quilt. She carefully encouraged me along until I had completed my first quilt.  I am not sure who was most excited once the binding and label was complete…her, my husband, or me.

In 2015, I was invited to join Quilts of Valor where I met my dear friend and mentor Linda Kau who had brought QOVF to Alaska. She passionately shared the mission of Quilts of Valor. Shortly afterwards I attended my first Awards Ceremony and was hooked! I absolutely wanted to do whatever I could to help with the mission of covering our Veterans and Service Members with comforting and healing quilts. I am also fortunate to be a part of an incredible group, the Forget-Me-Not Quilters of Alaska.

Since my husband passed away in 2018, I have become more active and involved. In 2024 I was invited to join the Awards Committee, which consists of three dedicated ladies who share deeply in our Mission. I enjoy reaching out to the nominees and inviting them to an Awards Ceremony.  It is so rewarding meeting the veterans, service members, and their families.

For many years, my husband and I worked in a National Volunteer Organization and were the Executive Leadership both on the State and National level. I believe the knowledge and skills I gained from that organization along with my managerial experience with both nonprofits and for-profits will be an asset serving as State Coordinator.

I love interacting with Veterans, Service Members and our amazing, devoted volunteers and look forward to representing our great state of Alaska.