I was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan before moving to southern California for 14 years. My husband, Rick, and I retired to the Traverse City area in 2016. I have been attending Unity of Traverse City since that time and have served in numerous volunteer positions, including one previous term on the Board of Trustees. I have been a member of different Unity churches for over 30 years. I am a social worker by profession and for most of my career worked in the mental health field. In retirement, I am enjoying various volunteer activities, as well as outdoor recreational activities, gardening, and reading. My daughter lives in Portland, Oregon and we look forward to spending more time with her now that traveling is returning to normal. We also have two cats who bring us much joy and entertainment.