Ph.D., Political Science, University of Illinois at Chicago

M.A., Political Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield

B.A., Political Science, Quincy University

English

United States

For years I have lead tours/groups that connect Hoosiers with places like Chicago, St. Louis, New York, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Tokyo. Serving as a Relocation Specialist permits me the opportunity to continue to connect with people from around the world by introducing them to Hoosiers and all that Indy has to offer.

During my first trip to Japan, I was fortunate enough to stay at Shunko-in within the Myōshin-ji Temple Complex in Kyoto. I will never forget waking that first morning in such a place of peace and calm. The temple bell sounded at dawn through the crisp clear air and helped calm my mind for that morning’s Zen meditation instruction.