I am currently an Adjunct Professor of Media Studies at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA teaching Television News and Sports and Television Production and Direction. I also worked as a Teaching Assistant within the Cinema and Media Studies Department at Palomar College. I am a past Program Director of KKSM-AM 1320, Palomar College Radio, which was named Best Community College Radio Station in the United States in 2015 by the Intercollegiate Broadcast System (IBS).
I grew up in Cleveland, OH and yes I LOVE MY BROWNS! I graduated from Shaw High School and from the University of Mount Union (then Mount Union College) After college, I enlisted as a Private 1st Class in the United States Marine Corps in the Combat Camera Military Occupation. My assignments included Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii where I deployed to Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. I was assigned as a videographer to the White House Communications Agency where I documented the daily activities of the President of the United States. I was assigned as the regional coordinator for Combat Camera Operations at Camp Pendleton, CA and deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom. I retired after 21 years from the Marine Corps at the rank of Captain. After the Marines, I worked as a morning news editor at KUSI-TV, channel 9 in San Diego, CA.
I like to be involved with my community. I currently volunteer with the City of Oceanside Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). We are trained in disaster preparedness and taught skills such as fire safety, search and rescue and disaster medical operations. I also work with the Alzheimer's Association performing outreach to minority communities helping to make them aware of the services the Alzheimer's Association can assist caregivers with navigating. I worked with the Carlsbad, CA library as a volunteer tutor with their Adult Learning Program, helping adult learners gain the ability to read and write.
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Mount Union and attended the Motion Media Studies Program at the Newhouse School of Syracuse University, and attended The New School Master’s Certificate Program in Media Management.
Recent Honors and Awards:
North San Diego County Chapter-NAACP-Salute to Women of Color Distinguished Woman Award for Continued Service and Exemplary Leadership in San Diego County-2018
Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS)-Jeff Tillis Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award-2017
Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS)-Finalist-Best Public Affairs Program- “Living Better” 2015
Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS)-Finalist-Best Program Director 2014, 2015, 2016.
Communicator Awards-Award of Distinction- “9/11: Ten Years Forward.” 2012