Community Involvement (Past):
- Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated, Undergraduate Advisor Beta Kappa Chapter, Huston-Tillotson University
- Austin Chapter, Links Incorporated, President
- Austin Alumni Association, Huston-Tillotson University, President
- Austin Region Disproportionality Advisory Committee, Department of Family and Protective Services, Community Member
- Blackland Neighborhood Association, Traffic/Safety Committee, Chair
- Candidate for Austin Independent School Board
- Hill Country Support Services, (HCS Medicaid Waiver Program), Community Representative on the Advisory Board
- Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, Citizens Advisory Task Force
- International Alumni Association, Huston-Tillotson University, Sergeant at Arms
- Member of the Board of Family ElderCare, Board Secretary
- Professional Consultation Committee, Clinical Pastoral Education Program, Austin State Hospital, Chair
- SafePlace Center for Domestic Violence – Volunteer and Volunteer Representative to the Board
- Texas Association of Mental Retardation, Treasurer
- Travis County Model Court for Children and Families, Member of the Collaborative Council
- Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Planning Team, Vice-Chair
Community Involvement (Current):
- Austin Alumni Chapter, Huston-Tillotson University, Chaplain
- NAACP – Life Member
Religious Involvement (Past):
- Commission on Black Ministries, Member and Chair, The Episcopal Church
- Commission on Lay Ministries, Member, The Episcopal Church
- General Convention Legislative Committee 13 – Evangelism, Member and Vice-Chair
- Deputy to General Convention 2006, 2009, and 2012, from the Diocese of Texas
- Diocesan Standing Committee, Member and Chair
- Diocesan Liturgical Commission
- Bishop’s Committee
- Bishop’s Warden
- Stewardship Committee
- Coordinator of Acolytes and Lectors
- Site Development Committee for the new church
- Coordinator of Congregational Involvement, St. James’ Episcopal Church, Austin, TX
- The Rev. John Epps Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, President
Religious Involvement (Past and Current):
- Lector
- Eucharist Minister
- Choir Member
- Union of Black Episcopalians, Life Member
- Myra McDaniel Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, President
Employment (most current listed first):
Now I work for free…
- Texas Senate, Senator Barrientos – ’99, ’01, ’03 regular sessions and three special sessions
- Texas Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation, Retired in ’97 (27 years,
- those years include Austin State School and Central Office)
- Austin Travis County MHMR – Case Worker in Mental Retardation Services
- Child Protective Services – Child Welfare Worker I
- Adult Protective Services, Specialized Unit – California Department of Public Service, Los Angeles, CA
- Legal Aid and Defender Society – Receptionist
Recognitions and Awards:
- Pioneer Spirit Award, Outstanding Women in Texas Government, 1998
- Public Citizen of the Year, Austin Branch, National Association of Social Workers, 2009
- Public Citizen of the Year, National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter, 2009
- Outstanding Civic Engagement, Austin Branch, NAACP, 2011
- International Alumni Association, Huston-Tillotson University, Outstand Alumnus, 2012