My very life is in the harness and eyes of a guide and my guide’s life is in mine. As a working team in harmony, taking on life’s obstacle course, fully reliant on each other. My guide is my extension to the world, my safety and my companion.
Due to my sight loss, I am a retired International Association of Machinists Union member, the very union that founded GDA | TLC in 1948. I earned an associate degree in Business Management, and was employed on the Ft. Novosel, AL (formerly FT. Rucker) military contract as an HR liaison and Airfield Confidential Executive Secretary. I held many positions within my IAM Local and District: District Communicator with 18 Locals where I designed websites; Women’s Committee Chairwoman; Legislative Chairwoman; and many other positions.
I lost sight in both eyes without warning overnight due to Diabetic Retinopathy. Having worked as a GDA | TLC volunteer for 10 years as an organizer of fundraising events before losing my sight and never having seen a GDA | TLC guide team in person, I never thought I would be a recipient. I was the recipient of the GDA | TLC Gift of Sight Award in 2017. I feel that I have the ultimate "Gift of Sight" through 4 paws, my guide dog Delilah.
I am excited to be working at GDA | TLC as the Puppy Department Outreach Development Associate, where I bring real life experience to help people understand the importance of Puppy Raising.
The following are my typical hours of availability. Keep in mind my job responsibilities might require me to shift hours due to travel and events.
