I am a lifelong volunteer and I believe in collaborative work to promote the success of any community or organization for which I am affiliated. I have served as the Board Chair of the Executive Board for a nonprofit organization, Strengthening Rural Families, whose mission is to engage in collaborative efforts to improve the lives of families in rural Oregon. I recently created online courses for Community Health Workers in Eastern Oregon, who are seeking advanced certification. As an instructor, mentor, researcher, and volunteer, I focus on the well-being of individuals, families, and communities, particularly on those who are vulnerable or marginalized.