Education and Certification

• Graduate studies in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 2000-current
  
  
• Washington State Certifications - Initial Teacher and Substitute Teacher, Puget Sound ESD, Burien, WA 1983, with renewal in 1997
  
  

  Endorsements: K-12 Physical Education, K-12 Special Education, 4-12 Health

• Graduate Studies in Physical Education, California State University Northridge, CA 1983-1984
  

  Coursework emphasis in adaptive physical education
  Selected to Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Society 1984
  Selected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 1983-1984
  

• Bachelor of Arts in Education cum laude, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA 1983
  

  Major: Physical EducationMinors: Special Education, Health, Religion
  Awarded Faculty Merit Award 1982
  Awarded Varsity Letter in Rowing 1981, 1982, 1983
  

Employment

• DO-IT CAREERS-Tech Project Coordinator, 2000-current
  DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology) University of Washington, Seattle, WA
  

  Coordinated an U.S. Department of Education grant to increase the participation of people with disabilities in careers in business and technology fields. Managed day-to-day operations of the project; supervised CAREERS project staff; managed the budget; produced project reports; and coordinated project evaluation.
  
  Provided individual and group presentations on academic and career guidance to high school and post-secondary students. Assisted students in locating work-based learning opportunities and provided on-site support in the work environment.
  
  Presented awareness and training presentations to employers, faculty, career services, advising and cooperative education staff to make them better prepared to include students with disabilities in their programs. Coordinated with other staff the development of instructional materials, publications, videotapes, journal articles, and presentation curriculum.
  
  

• Northwest Region Director, 1997-2000
  Special Olympics Washington, Seattle, WA
  

  Directed Regional operations and programs involving over 1500 developmentally disabled athletes and 500 volunteers participating in year round sport programs. Established a Regional Office to provide direct program services; enhanced and secured revenue sources; recruited and trained key community program volunteers; developed promotional and sponsorship materials; conducted outreach and educational presentations; and managed 15 special events annually.
  
  Supervised the recruitment, training and program operations of over 150 Special Olympics coaches directing 75 teams of developmentally disabled children and adults in 16 sports training and competition programs during four seasons annually. Responsible for coordination and communication with local coordinators and coaches throughout the season; planned team logistics for practice and competition including facilities, travel, equipment and uniforms acquisition; and enforced participation and conduct guidelines for volunteers and athletes.
  
  Managed the conceptualization and implementation of a new, multi-sport athletic event involving seven sport venues, over 700 athletes and 400 volunteers. Developed a volunteer management team, secured sponsors, identified and managed staffing, facility usage, equipment and logistics requirements.
  
  

• Assistant Competition Manager – Rowing, 1995-1996
  Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Atlanta, GA
  

  Served as a management team member in the conceptualization, design, and execution of the venue development and operational plan for the 1996 Olympic Games rowing competition.
  
  Supervised the recruitment, training, and management of 300 paid and volunteer staff members in the implementation of all training and competition operations for the rowing competition.
  
  

• Rowing Services Consultant, 1995-1996
  
  
• Director of Rowing Services, 1992-1995
  
  
• Northwest Regional Technical Coordinator, 1988-1992
  United States Rowing Association,Seattle, WA/Indianapolis, IN
  
  

  Directed the staffing and implementation of domestic and international activities and programs as a senior association director for the United States Rowing Association (USRowing). Implemented a nationwide field office program; coordinated member service programs including outreach, education, special events; supervised staff located at the national and field offices.
  
  Served on the senior management team; facilitated long range planning sessions; restructured department organization and job responsibilities; provided support to volunteer committees and the Board of Directors.
  
  Managed the development of a comprehensive coaching education program and multiple national association conventions. Developed coaching education materials and clinics; trained clinic instructors; oversaw program promotion and implementation; managed participant tracking. Managed the bid selection, planning and staging of five national association conventions including education clinics, vendor displays, facility contracts, and special events.
  
  Coordinated travel, accommodations, equipment arrangements, and participation of the U.S. National Rowing Team at multiple international events. Served as Team Manager and primary event liaison with the United States Olympic Committee and event organizing committees.

• Recreation Programmer, 1985 - 1987
  
  
• Recreation Leader, 1985
  Baker Rowing and Sailing Center – Seattle Parks and Recreation Department, Seattle, WA

  Managed a municipal Rowing and Sailing Center during its initial period of operation. Developed safety and operational plans; planned class schedules and facility use; instituted special events and annual recognition programs for participants and volunteers; supervised equipment acquisition and maintenance; produced class curriculum and promotional materials; and recruited, hired, trained and supervised recreation staff.
  
  Coached rowing programs ranging from introductory to competitive levels with youth, collegiate and adult participants; coordinated training and competition at local and competitions.
  

• Other employment experiences included: Substitute Secondary School Teacher, Academic Tutor for Collegiate Student Services, Physical Education Instructor.
  
  

Fundraising and Financial Management

• Coordinated spending, accounting, and reporting for a three-year $355,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education – Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education. Managed additional small grants and gifts totaling $7,000 to support outreach and internship program activities for students with disabilities in Seattle and Spokane.
  
  
• Managed budget preparation, revenue development, financial accounting and management for a $150,000 annual operating budget for the Northwest Region of Special Olympics Washington. Supervised and directed the initiation of a multi-site, fundraising pledge run/walk; increased corporate and civic group sponsorship; developed civic and corporate partnerships.
  
  
• Developed and managed the annual department operating budget of $1.5 million for the USRowing domestic and international programs. Prepared special project and athlete support grant requests, and produced annual compliance and status reports.
  
  
• Created and managed budgets and time schedules for comprehensive event operations of national, regional and local events. Collaborated with various organizations and sponsors to develop sponsorship and marketing strategies, create promotional materials, implemented donor recognition, and effectively implemented the event theme and atmosphere.
  

Leadership Experiences

Member, Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities(national consortium on transition issues for students with disabilities in higher education), 2000-current.

Member, University of Washington STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) (collaboration of the Colleges of Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Forest Resources, and Ocean and Fisheries Sciences to recruit and retain students from underrepresented groups into STEM fields of study and employment), 2000-current.

Head Coach, Conibear Rowing Club, 1988-1994, 1996-current.

Board Member, Masters Rowing Association, 1999-current.

Member, Coaching Education and Athlete Development Project, U.S. Rowing Association, 1999-current.

Licensed Judge-Referee, U.S. Rowing Association, 1998-current.

Long Range Strategic Planning Facilitator, Lake Lanier Rowing Club, 1995.

U.S. National Team Manger, FISA World Rowing Championships, Indianapolis, IN, 1994.

U.S. National Team Manger,FISA World Rowing Championships, Racice, Czech Republic, 1993.

Board Member, George Pocock Rowing Foundation, 1986-1992.

Board Member, U.S. Rowing Association, 1986-1988.

Publications

Contributing Author (primary author for Chapter 6 Administration and Professional Development), (2000). USRowing Coaching Education Program Candidate's Manual: Level III Intermediate Level, Michael L. Davenport, Ed.D. editor, produced by Sport Work, Church Hill, MD.

Contributing Author (primary author for Chapter 6 Administration and Professional Development of the Coach), (2000). USRowing Coaching Education Program Candidate's Manual: Level II Foundation Level, Michael L. Davenport, Ed.D. editor, produced by Sport Work, Church Hill, MD.

Researcher, (1992). Water's Edge: Women Who Push The Limits In Rowing, Kayaking and Canoeing, Linda Lewis, author, The Seal Press, Seattle, WA.

Contributing Author/Editor, (1992). Coaching Education Program Level I Manual, USRowing, Indianapolis, IN.

Developer, (1992).Coaching Education Program Level I Clinic Curriculum and Proficiency Tests, USRowing, Indianapolis, IN.

Lopez, Sara, (1991). "Masters Training Guide", U.S. Rowing Association.

Presentations

Presenter, Coaching Education Program Level III: Professional Development, USRowing Annual National Convention, Tacoma, WA, Dec 2000.

Presenter, Coaching Education Program Level II: Professional Development, USRowing Annual National Convention, Tacoma, WA, Dec 2000.

Presenter, Master's Rowing Clubs: Competition, Camaraderie, and Continuity, USRowing Annual National Convention, Tacoma, WA, Dec 2000.

Presenter, "Strategies for Students with Disabilities in the Work-Based Learning Experiences", Cooperative Education Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 2000.

Presenter, "From High School to College to Work: Career Success for Students with Disabilities", Technology and Disability: Access to the Future Conference, Seattle, WA, May 2000.

Co-presenter, "Promoting Full Inclusion: Career Development and Students with Disabilities" and "Finding Gold: Hiring the Best and the Brightest", Northwest Career Educators and Employers Association) Conference, Tukwila, WA, Apr 2000.

Co-presenter, "From High School to College to Work: Students with Disabilities in High Tech Fields", California State University Northridge: Conference on Technology and Persons with Disabilities, Los Angeles, CA, Mar 2000.

Presenter, Coaching Education Program Level II: Professional Development, USRowing Annual National Convention, Philadelphia, PA, Dec 1999.

Presenter, Coaching Education Program Level I: Professional Development, USRowing Annual National Convention, Philadelphia, PA, Dec 1999.

Presenter, Master's Training, USRowing Annual National Convention, Oakland, CA, Dec 1998.

Co-Presenter, Overview of the Upcoming Olympic Rowing Event, USRowing Annual National Convention, Augusta, GA, Dec 1995.

Co-Presenter, Volunteering at the Olympics, USRowing Annual National Convention, Augusta, GA, Dec 1995.

Presenter, Team Management, USRowing Annual National Convention, Los Angeles, CA, Dec 1994.

Presenter, Your First Successful Regatta, USRowing Annual National Convention, Seattle, WA, Dec 1991.

Presenter, Coaching Masters Rowing, USRowing Annual National Convention, Seattle, WA, Dec 1991.

Professional Affiliations

NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators), 2001.

WAPED (Washington Association of Postsecondary Education and Disability), 2000-present.

NCEEA (Northwest Career Educator and Employer Association), 2000-present.

ASAE (American Society of Association Executives), 1993-present.

AAHPERD (American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance), 1980-present.