I am proud to be an original founding member of Wonderland and have served on the board on and off for 45 years. To see Wonderland grow over the years and to serve so many children, to see the care the staff provides is truly inspiring. Wonderland provides very specialized care for children with special needs and our staff make a difference, truly enhancing the lives of many children and their families.
As a pediatrician I see the critical importance of early childhood development. I collaborate with parents to ensure that each child is growing and developing to their highest potential. Wonderland offers exceptional, family-centered early support services to my patients, and this is why I joined the Board of Directors.
I am a big believer in the importance of early support, and I am in awe at the positive impact of Wonderland services. I also think it is vitally important to give back to the community, so being able to play a small role in the continued growth and success of Wonderland is a very gratifying experience.
I’ve seen the impact that early support services can have in a child’s life, and I believe they are vitally important. I also believe in the importance of improving equity in all aspects of life, especially for children, who have no say in the inequities they face. The core of Wonderland’s mission revolves around these two tenets, and it shows in their work. This resonated deeply with me, and I joined the Board of Directors to apply my professional skills and personal passion to help Wonderland make an even greater impact in our community.
The work that Wonderland champions in Washington and the U.S. as a whole is only becoming more important as we witness the opioid epidemic's long-term impact. I am proud to be able to contribute to and support our communities through Wonderland's advocacy. However, what truly makes Wonderland unique to me is the ubiquity of encouraging stories from all who enter its doors, where its true impact can be felt; providing these services to all who need it is what we are striving for, and I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on Wonderland's Board with my fellow Directors.
I am excited to serve on the board of Wonderland and to support its mission. As a litigation attorney, I have seen first hand the impact of trauma on children and their families and the need for the resources provided by Wonderland.
I started my career working in healthcare, helping individuals who would otherwise live in a facility to live at home. My last 4 years in healthcare were spent working with pediatric patients, and I know first hand how hard it is to get families the proper resources they need to survive, let alone thrive. They need a champion in their corner, and I'm so excited to be part of that team!
Wonderland and Hope RISING Clinic are a continual reminder of the overwhelming need to help children thrive despite early setbacks they may face, through no fault of their own. Being on the Board of Directors is truly a privilege and an honor. As a retiree from PACCAR, with a career focus on business and employee development, I hope to apply a lifetime of learning to help these children grow up to have the same opportunities I have had.
Advisory Board & Community Council
I am involved with Wonderland because a friend of mine received services from this outstanding organization over 30 years ago, and today she is thriving! She showcases the importance of early intervention and the impact it can have on the lives in our community. I am so proud to volunteer with Wonderland to further this mission in our community.
I have always thought it important to volunteer and to model community service for my children and younger colleagues. I have served as a Cub Scout leader and on boards for an independent school and a small medical research fund, as well as participated on numerous committees and councils.
As a child neurologist, I have worked with children with special needs for over 35 years. It is immensely gratifying to see and to be part of the wonderful work that Wonderland is doing providing services to children and their families. But one of the best parts of this work is that I get to meet and learn from other board members and Wonderland staff, amazing and talented people dedicated to helping children with special needs. I believe that Wonderland is truly remarkable and the best organization of its kind.
I have attended many Wonderland events over the past several years and I love what the organization does to help our community. I began volunteering with Wonderland because I wanted to be able to give back to children and families in need, in a more meaningful way.
My career involvement in the healthcare industry, regionally and nationally, has given me a clear picture of the need for effective, efficient care. My personal experience as the adoptive parent of a child with FASD has emphasized the importance of personalization and compassion in that care. Wonderland and Hope RISING Clinic embody these values.
I am passionate about the need to widely expand public awareness regarding the prevalence of FASD, and about the potential for using state of the art knowledge to help the millions of children, adults, their families, and communities affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol and drugs. I hope to begin to achieve this by serving on the board of Fascets.org (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Consulting Education and Training Services), and now on Wonderland’s Community Council.
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