It all started when I retired from my career, I decided to pick up quilting and instantly fell in love with the entire process, from the first cut of fabric to the final binding stitch. The only problem was that I couldn’t stop! Before long, I had far too many quilts for personal use, and my friends and family were officially quilted out. That is when I discovered Quilts of Valor, which brought together my newfound love of quilting and my lifelong love for the military community.

Supporting our military has always been a core part of who I am. Service runs deep in my family, as my husband is a Navy retiree and our son is a retired Coast Guard veteran. While my husband was on active duty, I served as a Command Ombudsman, acting as a liaison between the Navy command and military spouses. Over the years, I also supported our service members directly by working full-time as a civilian employee for both the Navy and the Air Force.

Later on, my career took me around the world as an Information Management Officer with the Department of State Foreign Service. That role demanded precision, organization, and leadership, which are skills I am so excited to bring to my role as State Coordinator. I am incredibly honored to combine my administrative background and my deep understanding of military life to lead our chapters, and I can’t wait to work alongside all of you to wrap our nation’s heroes in the comfort and honor they deserve.