After growing up in the Willamette Valley I embarked on a 20-year adventure to Alaska.  That experience exposed me to a wealth of cultures and diverse lifestyles, and I discovered my love of people.  More than anything I found my fondness for being part of a community, a place where a person can participate in anything from volunteering at the local food bank to organizing huge events that support a multitude of great causes. 

Through all my exp...