My career has included diverse, flexible roles while raising our four children, including teaching, serving as a children’s minister, owning a children’s boutique, owning a residential construction company and working in higher education. For nearly four years, I’ve led the Arkansas Hospice Foundation, now LifeTouch Health Foundation, supporting patients and families with needs and wishes beyond medical care.
Hospice is a precious time. Helping those we serve live fully inspires me daily. Everyone faces life’s end, and providing compassionate, quality care to each Arkansan is a true privilege.
Each career opportunity I’ve had has developed skills that have led to success in the next opportunity. Building relationships has been an integral part of each role.
People interpret situations through their own perspectives, regardless of our assumptions. Acknowledging this helps them feel understood and respected, making them more open, cooperative and willing to work with you.
Philanthropy is built on relationships with individuals, corporations and foundations. It takes time to do it right. I have served in three institutions and have continued friendships from each organization.
My morning routine of meeting the sunrise without any devices, reflecting, meditating and walking outside daily, plus regular sessions with my personal trainer Trina.
Navigating industries that have not traditionally welcomed women in leadership roles while earning respect for my expertise, skills and abilities has been both a challenge and a meaningful career accomplishment.
LifeTouch Health Hospice provides whole-person care at the end of life, with an interdisciplinary team that supports the physical, spiritual and mental needs of patients and those who love them.
Leading a team that is funding ways to help hundreds of Arkansans live to the fullest in this season of their lives.
I met college president Dr. Michael Lindsay whose question about career goals led to a job offer, my "hinge moment" and launched my path to leading a foundation.
Connect with others. Invest in their growth, helping them maximize their gifts and reach personal and professional potential. Devote your life to uplifting people, fostering unity, love, happiness and ideas.
I take a walk and give myself a chance to reset.
