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How I Can Help
I have the education, job experience and acquired skill sets that allow me to connect my clients with the resources they need to successfully navigate the healthcare maze. I provide the most comprehensive and supportive services at affordable and competitive rates.               

Formal Education
Harvard Business School, Certificate – Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management, 2012
Purdue University, Master of Business Administration, 2007
Arizona State University, Master of Social Work, 1998
Purdue University, Bachelor of Arts, 1971 

Why I Became a Professional Healthcare Advocate
I started my professional career as a social worker where I witnessed the overwhelming impact a health crisis can have on patients and families.  As I continued with my career, I pursued secondary degrees in Social Work and Business Administration. After I received a certificate in Nonprofit Management Strategy, I became a full-time professional healthcare advocate and I’m loving every minute of it. 

Professional Organizations and Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers, Member since 1995
National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants, Member since 2014
The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates, Member since 2014
Woodstock IL Chamber of Commerce, Member since 2014 & Board Member since 2016
McHenry IL Area Chamber of Commerce, Member since 2014
Senior Solutions Advocates, Founding Member since 2016
IL Continuity of Care, Member since 2015
IL Coalition on Mental Health & Aging (Northern Region), Member since 2015
Greater Chicago Advocates, Founding Member since 2015
Leadership Greater McHenry County, Class of 2009
McHenry County Task Force on Aging, Member since 2015
Senior Service Coalition of Lake County, Member since 2015

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