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| I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. "I was born in a family of two with a brother that was 19
months younger than myself. My mother and father were both present
during my childhood. I was married at 20 years of age and I have two
children. One daughter (22) and a son (16)." |
| Personal Experience The most important things
in my own private life are my children. My daughter was born and
suffered from birth asphyxia, which contributed to her cerebral palsy, and
she currently resides in a rehab hospital and attends a specialized program.
Her life of medical complications has provided the template for my own
experience and has both enhanced and enlightened my perspective. My former
husband and I adopted our son as a 14 month old from a compromised
environment. He was "healthy" physically but the emotional and mental
challenges have again been a unique challenge to my experience. I adore my
children and can't imagine my life without them - my life is my family.
As small and unique as it may seem to some, it is my life and my challenge.
I love being a mother, a friend, and participant in my community. I am
headstrong, an advocate, and I love to serve the "underdog." I am a
very good listener but I want to be heard as well. |
| Education Westminster College - Salt Lake
City, UT
Brigham Young University - Laie, Hawaii
Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
I have studied Health and Human Sciences, social work, general education
courses, psychology courses as well as any related subjects to nursing,
medical, and sociology.
I am currently working on my undergraduate degree and hope to pursue both
a masters and doctorate in Family Practice and Clinical Psychology. |
| Awards and Honors Volunteer of the Year Award - United
Cerebral Palsy |
1994 |
| Director Appointment - Primary Children's Medical Center |
1999 |
| First Family Member to the Present "A Family Experience at Grand Rounds Primary
Children's Medical Center |
2000 |
| American Academy of Pediatrics Presenter - Every Child
Deserves a medical home |
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| Experience Board Member Emergency Medical Service for
Children |
1996-present |
| Director of Family Centered Care Services at Primary
Children's Medical Center. Coordinated the parent-to-parent program for the
entire hospital. Served on numerous administrative boards, ethics
committees, as well as provided direct patient care regarding family support
advocacy issues. Served with a "parents perspective" with the Utah Emergency
Medical Services for Children. Worked for five years with the Newborn
Intensive care Unit as the parent support coordinator. Provided grief
counseling, organized the bereavement program and provided daily support to
families and their hospitalized children. |
1995-2001 |
| Consultant: Dr. Kevin Morgan. Implementation of Billing
System and complete reorganization of office procedures. Negotiated payments
from insurance companies and third party payors. |
1983-1994 |
| Pediatric Therapy Services office manager and therapy
assistant. Provided emotional support to families as well as
supervised office staff and coordinated all office procedures. Worked
to create a patient friendly environment in therapy rooms and waiting areas. |
1983-1989 |
| President's Administrative Assistant, Fiber Technology
Corporation. Organized all government contract meetings and completed
administrative duties as outlined by the president |
1980-1983 |
| Summer Camp Counselor for LDS social Services. Served
emotionally and physically abused children in the community |
1980 |
| My Role at the Institute I am the Director of
Family Advocacy.
"My own personal life experience with my family as well as my
professional experience has provided the backdrop for the unique ability I
have to provide support to the Institute. Whether that is in
consultation or writing educational articles or continuing to be a community
activist in family advocacy issues, it continues to be both my passion and
my life goal.
Empowering patients and families in their health care issues continues to
be a movement in our world that is desperately needed. Families
are now creating ways to be both "advocates" as well as "experts" in their
care and the care of their children.
Families are learning to speak up, ask questions, provide details to
professionals, and truly partner with health care teams. They are
stronger, more resilient and can provide the best overall perspective to
their own health needs and those of their families. The ValueCentered philosophy furthers the
process for this empowerment. This philosophy governs both my personal
and professional life." |
| Favorite Quotes "We cannot afford to wait
until the storm has passed. We must work in the rain." (Peter Silas)
"No Child is perfectly whole in mind, body, spirit, ability...nor can any
child meet all of a parent's hopes and expectations. Yet there is a
wholeness of each and every child, a wholeness that is unique and brings
with it a unique set of possibilities and limitations, a unique set of
opportunities for fulfillment." (Fred Rogers) |
