I am a DSP at OSLP, and have been for 27 years. I helped form our union local (902) back in 1996, and I have been active as President, Bargaining Delegate, General Council Delegate, Chief Steward, and active member ever since, including serving on a few committees. I also worked for 503 for about five months as a MOC back in 97-98, gaining key insight into how 503 functions. I’ve been either a Director or an Assistant Director on the board of 503 ever since the board restructure. My goal is to get better communication and mutual action within the diverse non-profits in 503. To that end, I am hoping that the sector can have more presence and impact within 503, and work in greater partnership with all of the other caregiving locals, while maintaining solidarity with the state locals. I am an active member of CareWorks of Lane County, and I participate in political activity. I also play in a band where improvisation is featured, which lends creativity and adaptability to my life for application elsewhere.