I became an author in my 50s, finding an unexpected passion for writing.

I co-authored my first book Recharging Judaism with my then-pulpit rabbi, winning a national book award and launching a book tour. My Faith in Housing blog series shared how congregations address the affordable housing shortage. In 2020, Hadassah Magazine published my article “Farmer Daughter/Uptown Mother” and the anthology IMPACT: Personal Portraits of Activism included my essay “Beyond Casseroles.”

Before I became an author, I spent ten years as a community advocate in Charlotte, North Carolina, mostly on issues of affordable housing.  This work led me to become a grassroots organizer and to chair an endowment that provides rental subsidies for families needing affordable housing. I am honored to have received the 2020 Lifetime Advocate Award from the YWCA Central Carolinas.

I began my career in business, mostly as a management consultant at Booz Allen in Chicago and then as vice president for ticketing at the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team. I graduated the University of Pennsylvania magna cum laude with two bachelors degrees.  I earned an MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University.

I am fortunate to have three adult children, two sons-in-law, two grandchildren, and a wonderful husband.

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