Music and community service are a big part of my life. I began my relationship with the gay band movement serving as a Board Member during the early days of Pride Bands Alliance starting in 1982, as Executive VP, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer. I joined the San Francisco Pride Band in 1989 and have served the Band in a variety of leadership roles, including President, Vice President, Drum Major, Assistant Conductor, Treasurer, Secretary, and Member-at-Large. During my long tenure, I served as Board President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Jon Sims Center for the Arts, fiscal sponsor of the Band until 2003. I am Vice President of the Jon Sims Endowment for the Arts. I’ve written grants for the Band, and enjoy contributing to the business workings of our group.
I am active in the community, serving on the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission and SHARE, a community food co-op. In 1999 I was a school board candidate in Contra Costa County, and served on the State of California textbook review committee, representing Contra Costa County Office of Education. I hold a Teaching Credential in Music and Psychology. My affiliations include Mu Phi Epsilon, Professional Music Sorority; Tau Beta Sigma, National Honorary Band Sorority.
One of my fondest recollections with the Band was the Dance-Along Nutcracker, when Cheer SF members performed as dancing Hershey’s Kisses. A wonderful combination of creativity, artistry, and just good holiday fun. Go Band!