Born, raised and educated in the midwest, mother of four, grandmother of 5 (so far), I am passionate about art, music, science, progressive politics and philanthropy which advances equity and justice. I sometimes describe myself as a professional volunteer, with a career spanning the better part of the last 45 years. I’ve served on so many boards I’ve lost count. A sampling includes the Chicago Foundation for Women, Pitzer College, the Illinois Facilities Fund, the Old Town School of Folk Music, Mother Jones Magazine and the Women’s Foundation of California.
In 2006, with my husband and four children, I helped establish a family foundation, The Libra Foundation, whose mission is to support organizations which promote human rights, environmental justice, gender justice and criminal justice reform.
A long time resident of Chicago, I now happily call San Francisco my home.