Who Am I?

After reading this website, some homeowners may conclude that I am spending a great deal of time defending myself.

That observation would be fair.

For more than a few years, I have watched accusations, assumptions, and narratives about my character circulate throughout the community. At some point, I felt an obligation to provide context, documentation, and facts so that homeowners could make informed decisions for themselves.

However, I also believe it is important for homeowners to understand who I am beyond the disagreements, Board disputes, accusations, and personal attacks that have become a recurring part of Association meetings and community discussions in recent years. 

First and foremost, I am a Christian. My faith is the foundation of my life. It shapes how I view integrity, accountability, service, forgiveness, and my responsibility to others. I do not always live up to those standards perfectly, but they remain the principles I strive to follow.

Before dedicating much of my time to volunteer service, I spent thirteen years as an executive in the computer industry. I ultimately left that career because the frequent military relocations required by my husband's service made it difficult to continue on the same professional path. Over the next twenty-five years, I devoted my time to schools, swim teams, community organizations, charitable work, special needs advocate, civic engagement, and planning groups.

I am a Navy wife, a mother, and an advocate for people who often struggle to advocate for themselves. Following my mother's passing, I became the primary advocate and caregiver for my disabled brother. Those experiences shaped me and strengthened my belief that people deserve fairness, respect, and a voice in decisions that affect their lives.

I care deeply about my community. Outside of this HOA, I currently serve on multiple community boards and chair two organizations. In those roles, I am known for building consensus, navigating difficult issues, and working with people who do not always agree with one another.

That said, I am not perfect.

I have made mistakes. I have lost my composure during personal attacks. There have been times when frustration got the better of me, particularly when responding to accusations about my character, my family, or my intentions.

I am direct by nature. Sometimes too direct. I tend to think out loud. Over the years, I have learned that being right about a principle does not always mean I communicated it in the best possible way.

I also understand that strong women are often perceived differently than strong men. Some people see confidence; others see arrogance. Some see persistence; others see stubbornness. Some see advocacy; others see conflict.

I have learned that leadership requires humility. When I believe I have made a mistake, I try to acknowledge it, correct it, and move forward. In September 2024, I publicly apologized to the membership regarding the compliance rollout during the management transition because I believed the Board should have handled that process differently.

What I hope homeowners will evaluate is not whether I am perfect, but whether I have acted in good faith.

If people conclude that I am human, imperfect, passionate, occasionally stubborn, and deeply committed to serving my community, they will be correct.

My hope is simply that I am judged based on facts rather than rumors, documentation rather than accusations, and the entirety of my service rather than the worst moments of disagreement.