Summary Statement

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in June 2015.

I retired from my professional career as a School Counselor and Mental Health Counselor/Art Therapist (ATR).

Below, I have outlined my education, work history, and volunteer work related to Parkinson’s advocacy since April 2019.

Since my diagnosis, I have remained active in maintaining my health through exercise, diet, medication, and creative pursuits, including painting and drawing.

 

Parkinson’s Advocacy & Volunteer Work

Involvement with Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation, American Parkinson’s Disease Association, and PENN Medicine Neurology Department’s Living Well at Home series:

• February 2024 – Co-led a 4-week remote workshop, Expressive Arts and Brain Health, for PENN Medicine Neurology Department’s “Living Well at Home” series.

• May & August 2021 – Facilitated “Connect Through Art” workshop for the NW chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association.

• April 2019 – Co-led organization of a Health Forum, HOPE Conference, with the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation, Olympia, WA (Volunteer).

• April 2020 – Participated in the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation April Artists Gallery for Parkinson’s Awareness Month (Volunteer).

• September -December 2025 I offered 3 workshops and 2 open studio opportunities through Penn Medicine Neurology Department’s “Living Well at Home” series. 

 

Credentials

• Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – Washington State 

• Registered Art Therapist (ATR) – Retired

 

Professional Memberships

• American Art Therapy Association

• Chapter Affiliation: Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association

 

Education

• Post-Master Certification in School Counseling – Oregon State University

• Master of Arts in Art Therapy Counseling – Marylhurst University

• Bachelor of Arts in Human Services & Art – Western Washington University

 

Professional Experience

School Counselor​

Mental Health Counselor/Art Therapist

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