Organizational Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Attention to Detail

Adaptable

Communication

Building Trust

CTGR – Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Grand Ronde, OR – Executive Director – 2/2017-Current

• Directs and develops long-term priorities and strategies as the philanthropic giving arm of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon.
• Responsible for the creation and management of multi-million dollar budgets and financial reporting and responsibilities to the SMCF Board of directors.

Spirit Mountain Casino, Grand Ronde, Oregon – Casino Marketing Manager – 1/2014-2/2017

• Responsible for the successful strategic planning of VIP/Player Development, Player’s Club, Call Center and Transportation areas of Marketing.
• Responsible for the creation and management of multi-million dollar budgets and financial reporting and accountability to the Marketing Director.

Department of Justice, Salem, Oregon – HR Analyst – 2/2007-5/2008

• Assist the HR Manager in designing, developing, implementing and analyzing procedural guidelines of the DOJ.

Grand Ronde Gaming Commission, Grand Ronde, OR – Gaming Commissioner – 2/2007-5/2008

• The purpose of the Gaming Commision is to regulate Indian gaming to ensure the integrity, security, honesty and fairness of the operation and administration of all gaming activities.

Spirit Mountain Casino, Grand Ronde, Oregon – HR Employee Development Manager – 4/1999-6/2003

• Responsible for Tribal Career Development as the Human Resources Employee Development Manager.
• Demonstrated capacity of setting operational priorities and creation of policies and procedures.

Spirit Mountain Casino, Grand Ronde, Oregon – HR Employee Relations Specialist – 4/1998-4/1999

• Responsible for employee development in the Human Resources department for tribal career development programs.
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to tribal member development and succession planning.

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde – Indian Child Welfare Unit Supervisor – 2/1996-4/1998

• Responsible for protecting the best interests of Indian children and to promote the stability of Indian families.
• A deep understanding of tribal culture, intergenerational trauma and poverty with a high degree of integrity supporting tribal families. 

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde – Indian Child Welfare Caseworker/Investigator – 1/1990-2/1996

• Responsible for the reunification of native families to protect the best interests of Indian children.
• Demonstrated ability to strengthen family dynamics with wrap-around services to tribal youth and families.

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde – Social Services Intake Specialist – 4/1989-1/1990

• Responsible for initial intake of client information to refer clients to Social Services programs.
• Connecting tribal youth and families to programs and resources to aid in family reunification.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas – Hospitality Administration – 2016-2017

New York Institute of Photography – Certificate of Graduation, Photography – 2012-2013

George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon – BA Organizational Leadership – 1997-1999

Chemeketa Community College, Salem, Oregon – AA, Transfer Degree – 1992-1994

Willamina High School, Willamina, Oregon – HS Diploma – 1984-1988

Spirit Mountain Casino – SMGI Board Member – 12/2018-Current

Willamette Valley Hospice – Board Member & Executive Team Member – 3/2018-Current

Grantmakers of Oregon & SW WA – Board Member & Executive Team Member – 6/2018-Current

Indian Education, Salem/Keizer Public Schools – Parent Advisory Committee – 9/2013-6/2019

Selective Service System, District 14 – Civil Rights and Social Action Board Member  – 4/2013-Current

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde – Education Committee Officer – 5/2015-Current

Horses of Hope, Salem, Oregon – Equestrian therapy for disabled children & adults – 8/2020-Current

Helping Hands, Community Action Agency, Salem, Oregon – Serving the Homeless – 3/2014-2018

Adaptive Riding Institute, Turner, Oregon – Equestrian therapy for disabled children – 8/2011-2014