I retired from my career as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist in 2025. I worked in the healthcare setting with heart patients in cardiac rehabilitation for over 20 years. I decided to switch gears in 2026 to the climate industry currently as a volunteer. A few years ago I came across a book called Zero Waste Living that inspired me to look at my personal waste as a consumer. I was immediately drawn to all things related to sustainability. I filled my time with podcasts and reading until I had the opportunity to participate in the climatebase fellowship in spring 2026. My current interests are in waste reduction (especially plastic), circular economy, LCA/Applied sustainable AI, renewable energy, and environmental health. During the fellowship I was introduced to Doughnut Economics and feel privileged to be exposed to this framework and this way thinking. I am still growing my web of climate connections and am currently getting involved in the following organizations: Rewiring America & Electrify Oregon, OnePointFive Academy, Climate Reality Project, Beyond Plastics, AOR (Association of OR Recyclers), Women in Clean tech & Sustainability and continue to be active with the climatebase community where I can support my goal of climate literacy and meet like minded humans. I volunteer my other time with my neighborhood community network (treasurer, web page/newsletter, landscape manager, festival parade director). I feel my best when I am in nature and the outdoors, and enjoy gardening, spending time with my family, yoga and mindfulness.
