Introduction

Hi. I grew up in Los Angeles, but didn’t like the smog so moved to San Diego before moving up here. Currently I’m a San José State fundraiser seeking donations from alumni and friends of the university. Among other tasks, my job entails writing, which always includes marketing and promoting the university as well as building Spartan pride. Previously I’ve worked as a development director for a grammar school. That’s where I’ve had most of my experience in public relations and marketing. I’ve also volunteered in several non-profits and always seem to end up in one way or another in the PR and marketing areas of these organizations.

I love to read. That’s how I relax. I also enjoy walking and hiking. I bribe my husband each weekend to walk for four to five miles with coffee and a pastry halfway through the walk, fully realizing that this defeats one of the healthful purposes of the exercise.

I love learning and especially enjoy communication and psychology classes. I enjoy the openness and willingness to share experiences by students and teachers that seems to come with being in communications.

I am eager to take this class because both my career and my volunteer work involve a lot of interacting in a small group setting, so I’m eager to learn all I can. Knowing more about communication in small groups won’t hurt at home, either!

I look forward to getting to know you. “See” you online!