An Illinois girl by history, I attended school to earn both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Education in Counseling at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas.  I remained in Texas for several years after completing my education, working in the fields of community mental health, residential treatment, and briefly in substance abuse services.  While I truly love West Texas, the pull to return to Illinois to be closer to my family was stronger, and Kemmerer Village has been a perfect fit as I welcomed nieces & nephews, and then started a family of my own.  My journey with Kemmerer Village started in 2001, at which time I joined the team as a Clinical Supervisor for North Cottage, later moving to Clinical Supervisor for Tate Cottage.  In 2005  I moved into the position of Clinical Milieu Manager for Residential Treatment.  While I have served as a supervisor in several settings both in & out of Kemmerer Village,  the CMM position helped me recognize and utilize my strengths as a manager and administrator.  I moved into the Director of Community Services role in July 2016, serving as supervisor and director for the Kemmerer Village Foster Care program.   Since 2016, our program has experienced tremendous growth.  We have successfully more than tripled the size of our department, and I look forward to the addition of Intact Family Services to our service array in the near future.  I am dedicated to our mission, and I believe in the important work we do at Kemmerer Village.  I strive to be a leader who inspires others to achieve the same degree of commitment to the clients we serve.  I am excited for the opportunity to serve as the Director of Community Operations for Kemmerer Village, and look forward to many more years of successful service.