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Why are you interested in serving on the Prairie Food Board of Directors?

I have been serving the Glen Ellyn Friends of the Library for the last 13 years and am looking for my next opportunity to serve my community. I love the idea of bringing community members together with local farmers. My hope is that PFC serves as a catalyst for our constituency to focus on education, inclusivity and allow greater access to fresh food and locally made products. I would like to see this effort focused on all age groups and there should be programming for seniors, adults and children.

Employment: Please tell us about your Past or Present Employment 

I have been with Morgan Stanley for just about 20 years. I started my career at the firm in a hiring, training and development role. I have been a financial advisor for the last 15 years

Volunteer: Membership/Affiliations past and present

Friends of the Library of Glen Ellyn Board Member last 13 years. I am a founding member of the Morgan Stanley Chicago Area HerWay chapter which is dedicated to providing financial education for women and supporting fellow female financial advisors.

Which of the following areas do you have expertise?

Management, Fundraising, Marketing/Public Relations, Event Planning, Finance, Communications

What experience, education, and skills do you have that you feel will contribute to your effectiveness as a Prairie Food Director? 

I have spent the last 15 years marketing my business and mentoring up and coming advisors. I have experience planning corporate events and planning programming for educational purposes. At one time I held a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) however, based on career path change, have let the designation lapse.

What are your personal goals for Prairie Food Co-op?

Creating multigenerational education programming while partnering with other businesses or vendors as appropriate. An example of this would be to partner with Ace Hardware and hold a seminar on how to grill and PFC would talk about how meat is sourced.

What experiences have you had with food co-ops in the past?

Other than as a shopper at Pioneer Co-Op in Iowa City, none.