My husband Mike and I moved to Treyburn in August 2020. We have been very happy here, and encouraged our daughter and her family to join us. They moved to Treyburn in July 2023. Both our families are active members of the Treyburn Country Club. I am co-facilitator of the Treyburn book club, and an avid participant in the fitness program. My husband and I support the Forum and various other social activities at the club.

My professional background is in education and psychology. I worked in both private and public schools over 40 years as a French and Spanish teacher, School Psychologist and Behavior Analyst, most recently in the Westfield School District in New Jersey. In these roles I conducted meetings, attended conferences, and participated in mediation sessions and court proceedings on behalf of the students I served. I have a patent on a product designed to assist children on the autism spectrum with self-regulation. I am trained in Suicide Prevention and volunteered on a suicide hotline for many years.

In 2015 I helped found a successful non-profit organization called RAP of NJ. It is an interfaith group that supports families in need in Union County, NJ. I served on the executive board for seven years, and as vice-president four years. I served on the governing body of my church, the Vestry, for six years, and was Clerk of the Vestry for two years. During my tenure, this Board called a new priest to our church, renovated the Rectory, and made major repairs and modifications to the church property. I served on the Buildings and Grounds committee for all six years.

I am a team player with experience in working collaboratively and constructively to reach solutions, and know the value of open communication. I have the time and incentive to serve on the Board and am ready to work toward the continuing betterment of our community.

What would be your primary goals and priorities if elected to the HOA board?

My primary goals and priorities if elected to the HOA board are to pursue a high level of care and attention to the preservation of the natural beauty of our setting, to protect its safety, and to foster congenial relationships among our residents. I feel it is a privilege to live in a place as beautiful as Treyburn, and am excited to be part of safeguarding and enhancing our shared spaces, as well as supporting residents in maintaining standards on their property.

As an active participant in the fitness program, the book club and Treyburn social events, I am blessed to have friendly contact with a diverse group of people in our community. I am grateful for our warm relationships, and have benefitted from the information they generously share with me, such as wonderful places to dine, live music venues, where to shop for bargains, and how to navigate local agencies.

Block parties and welcoming new residents with a personal touch are wonderful ways to develop closer ties among us, to the benefit of all.

How would you ensure the HOA's financial health and stability?

The financial health and stability of the HOA underpins the health and stability of our community, and are, therefore, of high importance. In order to successfully support our community, money matters should be conducted in a transparent manner, with information shared in open board meetings and presented for input from residents before final decisions are made.

It undermines trust to receive a decree from an HOA board. We are all equally impacted by financial decisions and should have an equal voice in making them.

How much time can you realistically commit to the HOA board duties each month?

As a retired person, I have a flexible schedule. I am able and ready to commit to monthly meetings as well as other meeting times indicated by the needs of our community, especially during afternoons and early evening hours. I am an experienced researcher and can offer those skills from home to support HOA information gathering endeavors.

Can you assume the responsibility of enforcing the covenants, even if it makes you unpopular?

The process of enforcing covenants needs review. Not every resident holds the covenants in the forefront of his/her mind. Therefore, infractions should first be addressed as an information sharing conversation.

From my participation in mediation sessions, I know how important it is to set a congenial tone for discussions on difficult topics. A spirit of collaboration and cooperation between resident and the HOA board in enforcing covenants can set the groundwork for mutually propitious solutions.